Forest to Sea Loop via Pantoll

Guided hike with Docent Debra Hoitomt
Note the hike will start ontime, but the end time is not precise
__Please cancel by 5 pm day before if you are not able to attend __🙏

The hike climbs through the Redwood Forests along the lovely Webb Creek to Pantoll. We then take a relaxed pace down Matt Davis through varied terrain (grasslands, meadows) with water views to Stinson Beach. We climb out of Stinson on Dipsea through the coastal chaparral back to the Whitegate parking lot.

About 8 miles / 1700 feet elevation gain (rated difficult)
Trails: Dipsea, Steep Ravine, Matt Davis, back to Dipsea
Pace: Moderate but steady (average 2+ mph)
Brief breaks: At trail junctions for adjusting layers, water, catching up; rest stops at Pantoll and Stinson Beach with time for snacks
Recommended: snack, layers, some relatively recent hiking / fitness experiences
Sign up is required

WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.
STURDY BOOTS / POLES: Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers and running shoes are not recommended.
PROTECTION: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen is needed for some hikes.
CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check this Meetup event or the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam*
PARKING: Whitegate Parking Lot, option to take the bus or park at Stinson Beach and hike to Whitegate (and finish at Stinson) via Dipsea
HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).