Lower Steep Ravine and Rocky Point

Lower Steep Ravine trail and the Rocky Point loop down to the Steep Ravine cabins can be quite incredible in early March. To the east of Route 1 is a botanically rich riparian habitat that is the home to Trillium chloropetalum (sessile-flowered wake-robin), both species of Mianthemum (Solomon seal), Fritillaria affinis (mission bells) and Disporum smithii (Smith’s fairy bells). We will follow the gradually ascending trail up the creek just to the junction with the Dipsea Trail. After seeing those, we will backtrack and cross Route 1 and descend down the Rocky Point paved road through the “soft chaparral” to lunch overlooking the ocean, passing such colorful gems as Lasthenia californica (goldfields), Layia platyglossa (tidytips), Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana (Franciscan Indian paintbrush), and, if we are really lucky, we will get to smell the heavenly scent of the rare (for Marin) yellow Erysimum franciscanum (wallflower).

Bring water, a snack, and rain gear.

Heavy rain cancels.

Please sign the Waiver for the Marin Chapter for 2024 if you have not already done so.

Leader: Ann Elliot
Email Ann with any questions. annonfire@gmail.com
Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 530-521-4402
Further information: cnpsmarin.org