Hike the Matt Davis-Steep Ravine Loop

Morning better than midday

I went to this hike in late spring, the morning make it very worthwhile while the midday it kinda dies down. I love to go again and able to catch the fog again!

A Go To

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.

Great Trail With A Variety Of Scenery

This is a great hike. My GPS recorded 9.3 miles from starting at the firehouse to finishing at the firehouse. The beginning is all up hill, can be tough for some. You have some great views of the Pacific. When you come across the rolling hills and fields you get a wonderfully refreshing breeze to cool you off. The fields are a great place to have a snack and enjoy the view. The trail is great because you get a lil break to use the rest room and refill on water at the ranger station/campground. After that it's all down hill on the steep ravine trail. FYI- on weekends this trail can be very busy.

Great, Challenging Hike

Love this hike. Challenging but so worth it. The switchbacks at the beginning of Matt David are particularly tough, but it flattens out for a bit before you head down through Steep Ravine. Lots of traffic on the path on the weekend too!Bring lots of water, snacks and plan to hang a Stinson for a bit afterwards. The Siren on the beach is perfect for a drink and snack at the end.

Beautiful Hike!

My husband and I really enjoyed this hike. We went after two days of rain, which meant the trail was quite muddy and we had to jump over several waterfall streams, but that just made it more fun. The fog rolled in just after we arrived, so we missed the views at the top. . .guess we'll have to go back!

Killer Trail Run

This is easily one of my favorite loops in the Bay Area and it makes for a killer trail run in either direction, any time of year, and in any weather.

This is one of my favorite hikes near the city. Yes, the drive to Stinson is pretty windy, but the hike is definitely worth it -- spanning hillsides with ocean views, tall forests, and plenty of photo ops. You'll get a decent climb right from the start so make sure you bring plenty of water and a couple snacks with you. One more thing to note, the parking near the fire station can get a little crowded on weekends, so get there as early as you can.

I parked at the Pantoll Ranger Station and hiked down the Matt Davis trail down to the beach and then back up the Dipsea to the ranger station. I liked this reverse route because we stopped at the beach for a halfway pint break and grabbed some sandwiches and beer.

one of my go-to hikes when hosting friends from out of town. It's the perfect length for a half day of hiking followed by lunch in Stinson. I prefer starting at the Stinson firehouse trailhead and hiking through the wooded areas first; you get to finish on the downhill overlooking the ocean

I still can't believe some amazing people actually RUN this beautiful trail, as some parts are not that easy for a hike.

Make sure to go big on the Matt Davis and take it up the super steep last bit to the few trees at the top. View is totally worth it.

My favorite hike! Great mix of scenery and nice to get the uphill done first.

Got a bit lost. Went to Fish! restaurant after - totally worth it.