Matt Davis to Stinson/Dip Sea/Steep Ravine Loop 7 miles/1700 ft gain
Details
The Hike:
We haven't done this one in a while and it's a fave and STEEP RAVINE is OPEN!!! This is one of the most beautiful hikes in our magical area! There is a lot of variety on this hike. We'll have coastal views, redwood forests, ravines with actual water running, countryside views, and beauty everywhere you look. We also do a lot of climbing (1700 feet of elevation gain!) so we're going to sweat too! YEAH! THERE IS ONE SECTION WITH A LADDER. There is no way around the ladder so you must be comfortable with that. The ladder is very easy but if you have fear of things like this, then this might not be the hike for you. There is about half shade and half sun so bring layers and sunscreen, etc. There is some tricky footing and large steps meaning poles will come in handy. We'll start his one from PanToll and cruise down Matt Davis towards Stinson beach and then hike back up Dip Sea to Steep Ravine and back to Pan Toll. We may take a short break along the way to have snacks, but we don't stop often.
Parking:
We'll meet at the Pantoll Campground Parking Lot by the bathrooms. Bring $8 cash to park. (And they also have a QR code now that you can scan and pay with your phone, but the mobile signal is not dependable.) There are also free spots along the Panoramic Hwy as you approach the lot and a very small lot across the street from the main lot and up the road a few feet if you can snag a spot. Another option is the Bootjack parking lot about 1/2 mile down the road (before approaching Pantoll, away from Stinson. You will pass it on the way if coming from the Mill Valley area). It is also $8 to park. Please plan accordingly, and allow time to park, walk to our meeting place, use the restroom, get water, boot up, etc and be ready to hike by 8:30.
Meet Up:
Meet outside the bathrooms at PanToll Parking Lot
Bathrooms and Water:
There are public bathrooms and water at the lot only and not along the hike.
Our Hike/Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail-to-steep-ravine-trail-to-matt-davis-loop-trail
IMPORTANT:
For the safety and well-being of the group, please take into consideration the distance/elevation gain-loss and your own fitness level when signing up for a hike. As the group leader, I organize hikes but please note that I take no responsibility for your safety. If signing up for a hike, please agree that you are responsible for your own well-being. Sorry, no dogs. Please note that there's a 2 "no-shows" and last minute (less than 24 hours) removal from group policy. Please be courteous to the group and be on time so we can stick to the schedule. Thank you!
MANDATORY:
For all participating members I am requesting that you please be sure to fill out the "Membership Details" for this group under your profile BEFORE your next event. It will only take one minute and it is mandatory going forward before you participate in any hikes or events. It only needs to be done once. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS EVENT OR ANY HIKES: (If you are a new member, you would have already completed this.)
***MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NOT GOING LIST. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN, PLEASE!!!!!*** You may rejoin the hike once this is completed if there is still space. Thank you!!!
To find the form, you need to use a desktop or laptop. It does not work on the mobile app. (Or to make it even easier: remove yourself from the group and then rejoin. An automatic prompt to answer the questions will pop up, even on your mobile phone.)
- Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page.
- Click on "View Profile".
- Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group".
- Click on "Membership Details".
- Answer ALL FIVE questions under "Group Bio".
Liability Waiver
By signing up for or attending this hike, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, accidents, and even death. You agree that you are participating voluntarily, are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and will use your best judgment at all times. By attending, you release the hike organizer(s), co-hosts, and group members from any and all liability for injuries, damages, losses, or death that may occur during or as a result of this activity.
Thank you very much!
Laura