Meetup Description: The Dipsea Trail is an historic route between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. The trail is about 7.1 miles long, and it traverses some incredible terrain. There is about 2,200 feet of vertical ascent and descent on the route as well as many, many stair steps (~600 steps). I hike that trail 2-3 times a year and and I consider it the best hike in the SF area because of so much varieties in terrains. Please make sure that you wear layers. It may be hot to start with but it could get cold and windy on some parts of trail. Also wear boots and thick socks for added comfort. The hike is almost one way. After having lunch in Stinson Beach picnic area, we return by bus ($2 fare) to dipsea trail where we hike down to downtown Mill Valley. The bus (Route 61) leaves at 4:07 pm so we have enough time for a slow paced hike and time to have lunch at the beach. We will be starting the hike at 10:30 AM SHARP. This hike is limited to 8 people and if more than 8 people sign up, we will hike the Steep Ravine trail that is almost as good as this one and it does not require taking bus.
Directions to start:
Exit US101 onto California Highway 1 (toward Stinson Beach) at about 4 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Proceed west-bound on Highway 1 for about 0.6 miles from the exit to the traffic light at Tam Junction. Don?t turn left at the light (which would have you stay on Highway 1.) Bear right, and the road becomes four lanes and the name changes to Miller Ave. Follow Miller Ave. for about 2.5 miles to Throckmorton in the heart of Mill Valley. Note: just after crossing Sunnyside, you?ll come to a stop sign that looks like the end of the street. Turn right here and go about a half block (it's still Miller Ave). The next intersection is Throckmorton. Turn left on Throckmorton and go about three blocks to Old Mill Park. The park is on your left. Park you car anywhere on the street which is not restricted. They give parking tickets if you park in the wrong place. I will be waiting for you at the kids playground on the left side of a bridge that is a few yards from the park entrance.
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