The Best Hiking in Stinson Beach

This loop is made up of three of the most popular Marin trails and for good reason. These trails offer not only expansive ocean views, but a variety of topography and environments. This 6+ mile loop offers up waterfalls, dense forests, redwoods, and open grasslands overlooking the pacific. Starti...

This hike is an alternative to the famous Matt Davis to Steep Ravine Loop. The hike starts at Stinson Beach, just behind the fire Station. I recommend parking at the Beach parking lot. The Matt Davis trail is one of the best constructed trails I have ever seen. After 2.2 miles, turn left on the ...

Dipsea to Ben Johnson Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.

Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail Loop from Stinson is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.

Mickey's Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Stinson Beach, California.

Ridgecrest Parking to Alpine Dam is an out and back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stinson Beach, California

Willow Camp Fire Road to Stinson Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Stinson Beach, California.

The endlessly scenic Trojan Point can be reached by taking the Panoramic Highway to Pantoll road from Stinson Beach to the west, or Mill Valley / Highway 1 to the east. It can also be reached by taking West Ridgecrest Boulevard from the north from the Fairfax-Bolinas road.  Park at the large par...

Duration: 3.5-4 hour hike at a moderate to quick pace with a short break for lunch. Starting at an elevation of 1989ft and maxing at 2001ft, you achieve 1428 of elevation gain through a beautiful peak and valley hike. From the free Rock Springs Parking Area, the basic trailheads to follow along...

Rock Spring Trail - International Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Stinson Beach, California

Benstein and Cataract Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mill Valley, California.

Simmons Trail and Benstein Camp to Potrero Camp is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mill Valley, California.

Cataract, High March, Kent and Mickey O'Brien Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stinson Beach, California.

Cataract Falls and Alpine Lake via Simmons Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mill Valley, California.

Benstein, Northside and Rock Spring Trail Loop is a moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stinson Beach, California.

This road provides one of the most scenic views of the pacific from north of the Golden Gate. It's a little bit of a windy drive or ride along Highway 1 or Panoramic Highway (depending on which way you choose) to get to East Ridgecrest. But, if you remembered to pack a picnic, brought your friend...