Nicole Baran

This is one of my favorite hikes. I like to start from the top and park at Pantoll; gives you a break at Stinson beach and a nice climb at the end to make you aware of a workout :). I also like to switch it up sometimes between going down the steep ravine or taking the Old Mine trail to the Dipsea trail and get the nice coastal views on that side; coming back up Matt Davis. Or reverse it and go down Matt Davis and come back up Dipsea, staying to the right when it intersects with Steep Ravine and come back to Panroll via Old Mine trail.

The double dipsea is worth it! Views, redwoods, and elevation. The Lunch Box break in Stinson is great. Feeling of accomplishment when you hit that last step at the end...