Matt Davis-Steep Ravine Loop

What a lovely hiking loop! I would say this loop be easy to moderate. Any hiking noob would enjoy it no doubt! It’s not too steep but it’s not straight up flat either so prepare for some burn to yo glutes, quads, and calves. Although I really enjoyed the Matt Davis-​steep ravine loop, finding it was quite a challenge!
Best idea is to drive to Stinson beach. I made the mistake of navigating directly by clicking from the address on this Unilocal page (I know, I’m a noob). It took us to the middle of a very windy road in the mountain along the coast. I get motion sickness easily, especially car sick. And low and behold, I got car sick from those very sharp turns! My friend and I almost gave up and turned back around but I am very glad we kept continuing the road to a small town called Stinson beach. We had read a guide on how to find the start of the trail online the night before but neither of us actually studied it. Ya know what I mean? We really just skimmed it which was another bad idea because we were lost as hell. Anyway, we parked near a park at Stinson beach to figure out where the hell were we gonna get our hike on. I had screenshot the directions beforehand and so, I pulled it up on my phone to check. The website was on
(pretty sure other Unilocalers have also cited this source. It’s very useful). It mentioned the start being behind a fire station. We remembered driving past one before making our way to the park so we decided to walk towards that way and go from there.
If you google this loop, you’ll for sure find this awesome guide but here is my not-​so-​detailed directions. I strongly recommend you refer to the original guide.
Walk past the fire station, up to the do not enter sign. Don’t feel like a bad ass for entering it. It’s actually telling cars not to enter. Head to the right after and bam! You’ll be right at the foot of the Matt Davis loop. The trail is pretty obvious from there. Most of this trail will be in the redwoods along a creek. None of this part was really dangerous. Be prepared to cross over tiny streams of the creek though. You’ll get sick of the woods. You might probably pray to be out of the woods. Oh, don’t you worry. After seeing some woods ;), Matt Davis will take you to some flatland consisting of plain green grass. This part doesn’t last long. You’ll be back in the wood right when you start to miss it. The trail eventually ends back at the ranger station, which is basically the home base where all the trails start/​end (depending on where you begin). Take some time to unleash your inner beast at the bathrooms before making your way to the steep ravine & dip sea trail.
Steep ravine trail was pretty fun. There is a ghetto ladder that you have to go down. And most of the trail is just downhill. The steep ravine trail transitions into the dip sea trail.
The dip sea trail takes you along the coast. Breathe in that fresh sea salt air while you can. This trail eventually lead you to some street called the panoramic highway, about half a mile from the fire station. Just make your way to there by carefully walking on the side of the road in the bike lane. *note: this is where you feel like a bad ass.
All in all, this loop was on point. Will come again once I miss those redwoods ;)

Our hike of the day?
Matt Davis — Steep Ravine — Dipsea Trail
Beautiful. Loved it. Can’t wait to do it again.
We hiked 10 miles total. Thanks to some Unilocal reviews… we went straight to the fire station at Stinson Beach and found the trail right behind it. We got lucky and found parking right in front of the trail.
The Matt Davis trail is mostly a trek upwards with high elevation. I recommend starting here as the Dipsea Trail is mostly downhill on your way back.
This trail is beautiful. Although we found ourselves mostly in the shade, bring sunblock and quite a bit of water. We went through a good couple of liters for the entire trek. There is so much greenery, areas of flowing water, and nature at its finest. The Steep Ravine Trail is known for its ladder. 14 rung ladder… not difficult at all… even for those with a few of heights. When we went, certain areas were slippery so be cautious of where you’re walking.
Take a day and check out this trail. 5 stars.

A moderate 7.3 mile loop that features a variety of scenery and best of all, a ladder! The hike took my boyfriend and I about 4 miles to complete at a leisurely pace. This is definitely a popular hike as we passed (and were passed by) many people.
I followed this guide:
. Start by following signs for Matt Davis, then switch to Steep Ravine when you get to the ranger station, then to Dipsea. As other reviewers have said, parking is not easy as Stinson Beach is a tiny place and this trailhead is very popular. Try your luck on one of the residential streets, but be courteous. Be sure to bring water, sunglasses, maybe a small snack, and a light jacket depending on the weather.

I’ve been wanting to do this specific loop for the longest and finally completed the Matt Davis to Steep Ravine loop thanks to all the advice on here. I entered 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA 94 970 into the GPS which takes you right at the Fire Station, but any street parking nearby will do.
I hiked this with my bf and two of my friends, we started early by 9:45 on a Saturday so we were able to find street parking easily across from the Fire Station. When going up Belvedere with the Community Center on your right, the Matt Davis trail will start straight ahead passed the Do Not Enter road sign. I did a lot of research prior to the hike so I was expecting this way to go through a lot of incline and stairs for the first 2 miles… people were not joking! That got our heart rate up right away and had us breaking a sweat within 15 – 20 mins of the hike. Great thigh/​glutes work out tho!
On the BA Hiker guide that some people including myself referenced (
), he goes into very specific details about unsigned junctions. I wouldn’t worry too much about them because the turns are obvious when it comes to staying on the trail. After the moderately strenuous incline and numerous stairs on the first 2 miles of the hike, the trail opens up to the grasslands/​mountain slopes exposing you to the sun at a more flat and easy pace. Before going back into the canopy of trees, there’ll be a view look out area to your right. If it’s you’re first time doing this hike, I’d recommend taking a quick break to enjoy the view. You’ll be able to see the ocean and from a far distance, Sutro Tower and even the SF city skyline if it’s clear of fog.
At this point there’ll be a little less than a mile left before hitting the Pan Toll station. Once we got there, we took our lunch break and used the restrooms. There was a picnic area, but after a few minutes of taking our sandwiches, grapes and crackers out, the bees started to surround us so I wouldn’t advise sitting up there. The restrooms are well kept so make sure to use em before starting again!
When facing the bathrooms, the Steep Ravine trail will be to your right. This half of the trail was a lot more crowded than Matt Davis, but the majority of it was downhill which was a treat after the first half. About a mile into the trail, you will hit the 10 ft wooden ladder going down. It’s a bummer that the drought prevents a nice waterfall cascading down next to it.
This portion of the hike seemed a lot more lush with more boulders, creeks, bridges, Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole trees, tree stumps to limbo under and since we’re lower, the redwoods and other trees feel a lot taller. We might have missed a turn somewhere so unfortunately, the last 1.3 mile for us was on the highway which was pretty dangerous, but funny at the same time. Luckily we made it back to our car near the Fire Station within a little less than 4 hours. 7.3 miles accomplished!
Overall a great challenging hike with rewarding sceneries and views that I would like to do again. Come prepared with plenty of water, layered clothing, sunscreen, snacks, and a lunch!

Loved this hike — it took us about four hours. We brought sandwiches from Breakers Café to eat at the Pan Toll Station picnic area, and were really glad that we did because we burned quite a few calories! We did the hike counter clockwise from the entrance near Arenal street.

Beautiful but moderately strenuous hike, especially in 85+ degree weather. The hike is approximately 7.3 miles. It took us a little over 5 and a half hours, which a lunch break, several short rest breaks, and time to stop and take photos. Photos highly encouraged :)
Directions: Input this address in your GPS: 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA 94 970. It will lead you to the Stinson Beach Community Center. The trailhead begins up the street from the Fire Station and Community Center.
Parking: You should be able to find neighborhood parking on Buena Vista Ave which soon becomes Belvedere Ave. Beware of the No Parking signs homeowners have generously plastered around their driveways. Don’t want to get towed!
The Matt Davis trailhead is cleared marked by a small sign. We followed Bay Area Hiker’s directions. Found here:
The Matt Davis trail is a shaded, slow incline uphill (this was the most strenuous part of the hike). We were surprised that we only hiked a mile or so, because it felt like we were hiking forever. We even panicked because we thought we were lost, but trust the trail and keep on trucking! The trail eventually plateaus at an open area with stretches of yellow brush (thanks, California drought), with occasional shaded areas. You can see the ocean from here! This carries on to Pantoll Road’s parking pullout. At this point, we were approximately 3 hours into the hike. Carefully cross Panoramic Highway to find a rest stop with water and restrooms. Facing the restrooms, the beginning of the Steep Ravine trail is to the right. This trail loops back to the Fire Station. This was a very scenic trail with redwood trees, ferns, boulders, creeks, and small pools of water all around. Plus it is a downhill hike. A nice change of pace, but bring your knee brace if you have knee problems like me! Once the foliage of the enchanted forest thins, you will soon see a sign for the Dipsea trail. You can see views of the ocean and the beach on this trail. Absolutely beautiful. Dipsea trail finally approaches Panoramic Highway. Cross the street carefully. The trail continues on the other side of the road. Finally, Dipsea trail leads you to Shoreline Highway. Turn right and walk along the road (be careful, no sidewalk here) until you reach the Fire Station! Back to the beginning of your hike.
Other tips: do your research, read Bay Area Hikers, bring water, sunscreen, snacks, lunch. Don’t be afraid to take your time and explore a little. GLHF :)

This has to be one of the nicest trails I’ve ever hiked on. You get a little bit of everything from the trail and that’s what I love about it most. It’s also a plus that this trail loops around that way you don’t get bored with the scenery. My friends and I started off at Matt Davis Trail and followed the trail all the way to the pan toll station. The first few miles were pretty challenging but nothing too difficult. It felt like we were hiking through a rain forest. You follow the trail til it takes you to the pan toll station and there you can take a bathroom break and fill up your water. We continued on steep ravine trail which is mostly down hill so that was a bit of a relief. We followed the trail til it took us all the way to Stinson beach. Like I said, this trail does loop around and in total, I would say it’s about 7 – 8 miles total that you would hike if you take this loop. After, you have the beach right across the street to relax at and there is a park side snack bar to regain all the calories you lost hiking this amazing trail. Coming from Sacramento, we don’t have these kinds of trails in our backyard like the people in the Bay Area do so I’m glad we made the trip out to experience this particular trail. I am definitely coming back. :)

Perfect hike. One of my favorites that I could do again and again!
We started at the Matt Davis trailhead (Belvedere and Laurel) or you can hang a right at the Stinson Beach fire station and you’ll see the trailhead clearly marked.
Not going to lie, the first 4 miles of this hike are tough. All ascent, lots of steps – we were breathing hard and sweating and are in pretty good shape already.
Once you reach the top, the views are pretty amazing. We were literally ABOVE the clouds. Great photo ops.
The descent was a lot easier and we enjoyed the leisurely final 3 miles through Steep Ravine and the end of the Dip Sea trail.
We stopped at the ranger station a little over 4 miles in and had lunch. The bathroom facilities were nice enough and we found a rock with some shade for a quick break before picking up the steep-​ravine trail.
Love this hike! Definitely do it!

we started off at stinson beach parking lot. there are signs at the edge of the lot that leads to the trails. this hike was pretty moderate. it had its challenges… STAIRS! oh those stairs. it has a ladder too. the ladder looks pretty darn new. we were on a time cram, so i was only able to hike 4 miles roundtrip worth. will def have to come back to finish this hike. lovely view by the way!

I am pretty new to the Bay Area so this was my first time exploring Marin. I don’t like to travel far outside the few mile radius of SF or pay any tolls to exit the city, but it was finally time to venture out. After plenty of research and people raving about this place, I finally decided to trek all the way here for my first hike in Marin.
Here is a good address for the GPS: Stinson beach Fire Station 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA 94 970. It takes nearly 50 minutes to get here from the city. The last thirty minutes is a one lane, windy road all the way to Stinson beach. It can get a bit scary winding up especially trying to past the bikers.
When you get there, plenty of room to park on the roads nearby or the parking lot near the beach. No fee! The Matt Davis trail is on Belvedere. The entrance is on the side of the fire station across from the bed and breakfast hotel.
The trail is spacious, very well kept and easy to follow. The scenery is so beautiful. It’s nice to get away and be in nature! The first two miles are pretty deadly. Mostly incline with lots of stairs. The trail levels out for the next two miles. The trail is mostly shady except for a few stints in the open sunny grassland (meadow?). Four miles in, you’ll finally make it to the Pan Toll Ranger campground. Perfect time to take a bathroom break. The trail continues across from the bathroom at the Dipsea/​Steep Ravine trail. From there it is supposed to be 2.6 miles (lies!) to Stinson beach. One mile in you will see the infamous 10 ft ladder. There’s plenty of photo opportunities throughout the trail. Huge branches to climb above, trees to walk through and small streams throughout the trail. There are lots of tree trunks to climb under, bridges to cross, stairs to climb and rocks to jump over to really keep the trail entertaining and fun. The second half of the trail is mostly downhill.
So here we are over six miles in and super excited that we are wrapping up the trail. Not! We see signs that we are still 1.4 miles away. What?! Eight miles later, we finally make it back. Wow! I was feeling pretty beat but so proud that we hiked for so long. I’d say the hike is between 7.5−8 miles long depending on where you parked. Prior to this hike, I had never hiked more than 4 miles in total. I’d say it is a moderate hike and doable if you’re at least some what active. I think I wouldn’t have made it if this was my first few times hiking. I do have to say my body was tired and sore the next day.
Alternatively, you can start the loop the opposite way. Rather than starting at Matt Davis, you can start at the Dipsea trail which is on the 1 route on the side of the fire station. I’d say going this way might be slightly less challenging which could be a great thing.
There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to stop by after to eat up all the calories you just burned. We stopped by the beach for a bit to relax, stretch and have some snacks.
Overall, this was such a fun and challenging hike! I would definitely recommend this hike to anyone who loves a good workout, fresh air and beautiful scenery.

I feel bad giving this place four stars when the scenery and the various challenges/​levels of hikes here are TOTALLY worth 5 stars!
I just hated the parking situation here! Coming from the South Bay, it’s pretty difficult enough finding a time for my girlfriends and I to do weekend hikes together. So our plan to hike Mt. Tam was a scheduling miracle to begin with! We decided to hike the Matt Davis/​Steep Ravine Trail because of its «intermediate» intensity… meaning that it wasn’t too easy, nor did it take 8 hours to hike. We planned to start out hike around 11AM, but it was more like noon when we actually started the hike on a Saturday morning.
When you arrive, GET HERE BEFORE 11AM or you’ll have to park on the narrow side lanes that remind me of the windy roads to campgrounds. The main place that people park is at Pan Toll Station, if you’re starting on the Mt. Tam side, not the Stinson Beach side. And NO, it’s not the small cluster of parked cars you pass when you finally see the sign that says Mount Tamalpais, keep going down the one-​lane windy street until you see signs for Pan Toll Station up ahead.
The whole hike actually took us about 5 hours, with driving/​parking and lunching when we got to Stinson Beach area. As an active and healthy person, I didn’t find this loop to be challenging at all. My friends were a good range of health levels, but we were all affected by the allergies and left with sniffles and stuffed noses. The day after the hike, I only felt a little sore in my booty, but my friends also mentioned calves and hips. It’s not a difficult hike at all, but be prepared with water and a hat if you’re going in Spring/​Summer. The weather was superb on the Saturday we hiked… and there was a good range of hikers that day from old-​skool couples with their hiking gear (LEGIT) to a pack of young teenage boys who looked like they were enjoying a day with nature. At some points, we also saw crazy intense runners trail running! Props to those people.
I’d totally hike this loop again in the future, but I heard the 8-​hour Mt. Tam ascent is one for the books. I look forward to doing that one!

An experience without regrets. If it wasn’t for peer pressure, I would’ve have been up for the hike. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but super worth it. The view up there is spectacular! After awhile though, everything started getting easier as the hike progressed. Going up is obviously the challenge. Going down seemed super fast and easy.
We managed to find parking on a street where the fire station is located. You can’t miss it. It’s free parking, but be courteous as it is a residential neighborhood after all.

I absolutely love this hike! I have done it with my family, my boyfriend, and friends and I never get sick of it. My mom never wants to do the full hike, but she will go maybe 1.5 miles in and turn around and she still loves it. The full hike is about 6.5 miles and it normally takes us close to three hours to finish it. We enjoy the hike though and seem to stop for a bunch of pictures. About midway through the hike you end up at a campsite where there is a public restroom that you can use (no soap though). After the campsite, you turn around but go back a different route. One of my favorite things about this hike is the changing scenery. You start off going up a beautiful golden hill with a nice bath overlooking the ocean. Always have to stop and turn around and normally take some pictures here. Then it looks like you are going to walk into the forest from the Princess Bride. When you get inside, it is absolutely beautiful with moss and ferns growing everywhere. You will feel a need to stop and take more pictures. You go up a fairly steep walk (elevation gain of about 1,900 ft) for a couple of miles through the forest until you get to the campsite. There is a good train, but a lot of roots that you walk over and good shoes should be worn. After the campsite, you curve back down around going through another forest that looks different than the other. We always talk about how easy a mountain lion could get us because they can just pounce right down on us. We don’t really see too many people when we are walking this part and you want to make sure that you don’t get stuck here when it is dark. I know from experience that it is pretty scary. Then you come to some beautiful rolling hills overlooking the ocean. Again, you will want to bust out the camera. After the hills, you go back into the forest and weave down. The views and vegetation on this hike are amazing and it is a good workout. Love it! You end up right about the same spot that you started over by Stinson Beach. We often stop and say hello to the ocean before we head home. Now I want to go hiking!

I just hiked the Steep Ravine Trail /​Matt Davis Trail yesterday and wow it is so beautiful; it feels like you are walking into an another world. The transition in nature and the vibe is very quick whether you start from Steep Ravine (from Pan Toll Ranger Station/​Campground) or from Matt Davis (the fire station in 32 Belvedere St in Stinson Beach). It is a total of about 7 – 8 mile hike. It really isn’t that bad, trust me and I am not as fit.
I recommend anyone wanting to hike these two trails /​the loop to park at the Fire Station in Stinson Beach which will start from a much lower sea level aka an incline hike first and then end your day making a loop back, hiking down to your car or make a stop by Stinson Beach which is not even 5 min from the fire station.
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Once you park around the FIRE STATION IN BELVEDERE ST (the bottom), you have the option to whether start from Matt Davis or Steep Ravine (aka Dipsea Trail which changes into Steep Ravine). Whether you start from one or the other, you will for sure see the famous 10ft ladder spot and all the other pictures you may have seen on Unilocal lol. So no worries.
If you decide to start from Dipsea /​Steep Ravine first, you are gonna head south on Belvedere St and turn left on Shoreline Hwy. You will walk about 3 – 5 mins and you will see a sign to your left with with indications of the trail: Dipsea Trail to Pan Toll Station /​Steep Ravine.
If you decide to start from Matt Davis, you are gonna head north on Belvedere St. You will see a sign to Matt Davis Trail on a trail a couple steps right of the community center.
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If you decide to start from the top aka from PAN TOLL STATION /​CAMPGROUND, try to park at the small parking lot immediately to your right on your right turn to Pan Toll Rd, if not you can park at the Pan Toll campground.
If you would like to start from Steep Ravine trail, you have to walk towards the parking lot for Pan Toll Campground and continue southwards. You will see two signs to two trails, the one on the right will be Steep Ravine Trail. Before you start I recommend you to go to the bathroom. Lol
If you would like to start from Matt Davis, you are gonna start from the small parking lot in Pan Toll Road to the right of the street and cross the street. There will be a trail sign diagonally to the left. Follow Matt Davis all the way down to the fire station/​Stinson Beach.
I recommend to not hike the trails when it’s a couple hours away from the sunset because due to incline in elevation and the chilly environment, it can get quite chilly, very foggy and will get dark very quickly. Especially on a cloudy day. Just be prepared for any weather condition and calculate a good time to hike back!
There is also a swimming hole towards the beginning or end (depending on where you start) of Steep Ravine Trail so choose the time to hike this one carefully!
I hope I was a help with this post and enjoy the beautiful loop as well as the town!

Best hike in the bay area in my opinion. Diverse ecosystems. Pine forests, fog, ferns, creeks, latters, bridges, Redwoods, open grass lands, and views.
Here is some advice… start at stinson beach and go up the Matt Davis trail. It will take about 1 HR 45 min to pantoll ranger station. Fill up with water there at the half way mark and have lumch. Then about an 1.5 hours down steep ravine and dipsea to stinson beach. You will be happy you didn’t go up steep ravine. And can enjoy it more going down.

HIKE: 7.3 mile loop, Matt Davis-​Steep Ravine Loop (Stinson Beach Trailhead)
DIRECTIONS: The hike starts just behind the Stinson Beach Fire Station so put the following address in your GPS: 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA 94 970. There is a small parking area to the side of the fire station, enough for about 10 – 15 cars. If you can’t find parking in the lot then there is plenty of parking along the beach area.
The hike took us about 3.5 hours to complete. The first 1.5 miles were strenuous b/​c you are going uphill and there are numerous wooden stairs. On the positive, it was a killer upper thigh workout.
After the first 1.5 miles the rest of the hike was a breeze. You see redwoods, creeks, waterfalls, the ocean and all kinds of beautiful birds and flowers. Absolutely beautiful hike. The best part is you can sit and watch the sunset on the beach after the hike!
TIPS:
1. Location to put into your GPS: 32 Belvedere Ave, Stinson Beach, CA 94 970
2. Hike takes about 3.5 hours
3. If you want to watch the sunset after the hike make sure to start the hike around 3 pm in the summer and then you can walk over to Stinson Beach to watch the sunset.
4. Bring 2 – 3 bottles of water per person
5. Bring healthy snacks: fruit, nuts, bars
6. Bring hand sanitizer and a bit of toilet paper in case nature calls.
For information you can refer to the Bay Area Hiker website:

Unseasonably warm and perfect on this 7 mile moderate loop yesterday. Awesome, charmed views of SF, Stinson, ocean, and Point Reyes. Loads of people out, taking max advantage of the outlier warm winter day. Love looking at the different hills. This loop affords good mix-​up of ecology and fauna.
We had a picnic lunch where Matt Davis meets the Coastal Trail. Great private spot for eating, not a lot of foot traffic. Need something to sit on because of all the brambles and pokies. We opted for the bun-​stinging, steeeeeeeep veer to the left to get up there. Burn, baby burn!!!
Awesome time… Nature allure and verdant hushed vistas, steps to shape the glutes and lotsa cardio time. About 3 – 4 hours to complete loop.
Pigged out in town afterward… Happy 2014!!!

Absolutely gorgeous hike!
A good variety — in the woods with lots of redwoods and vegetation on the Steep Ravine, and great coastal views and viewpoints to stop for a bite on the Matt Davis.
We hiked roundtrip Stinson Beach to Dipsea Trail to Steep Ravine to Pan Toll Ranger Station to Matt Davis and back to the start. We stopped under a big tree in our return trip on the Matt Davis trail where we had an expansive view if the ocean, set up a hammock, and had some snacks.
At a leisurely pace with breaks, the trip totaled about 4 hours. Moderate in difficulty. Steep up and downhill back (tough on the knees though, I must say, for the last 3 miles or so back).
Would definitely do this hike again, any season. Stinson Beach has a cute tiny town with cafés for your post hike grub. The beach is also close to the trailhead. Loved it!

I was lucky enough I was walking down Steep Ravine because if I were walking up, I would be weighed down by my cumbersome backpacking backpack. That was when I first visited the Steep Ravine trail which was in 2012. I have been hiking throughout Marin since I was five but this was the first time my footsteps would mark the Steep Ravine canyon.
It was less steep at the bottom since I came down via the Dipsea trail, not the upper part of the Steep Ravine trail which is supposed to be extra steep and is where there’s a ladder for climbing down the trail. I was happy it was a bit slower because my backpack’s weight was pretty annoying. We took a turn to the right, went up a bit and cheered when we saw Stinson Beach just a bit further from us. I quickly learned that the walk from Steep Ravine to Stinson along the Dipsea trail is much longer than it looks and has more descents than you may think. The views however, are quite spectacular! It was not foggy out so I saw Stinson and the lack of people on it (this hike was in the winter,) but felt excited to be getting closer to my goal.
Now onto the other half of the loop.
I’ve been on the Matt Davis trail once before. It was in 2007 when I went along with some not so intrepid hikers. This time though, we were in the fog and once we started descending, it was into the steep canyon filled with Douglas Firs. I was not weighed down my backpack although one of my fellow hikers was. He had brought along a backpack on wheels and in it he had a Dictionary. Yes, a Dictionary, not food or even a hiking book.
This hike was a bit more free wheeling though, we jumped up to reach logs, we ran down the trail at parts and played football once we hit the beach. We also stopped at Table Rock and could have been more careful about rattlesnakes because apparently they love the rock.
Overall, the Matt Davis Steep Ravine loop is a bit steep but pretty scenic. Make sure to get ready for a long day and bring those hiking shoes! It’s a fun trail.

Get off your iphone, your ipad, or your computer and drive to the matt davis trail and take a hike! Thats right take a hike.
I hear there are several marin friends that are planning a hit on me, you know who you are, for spilling the beans on this amazing trail. It’s top secret!
Yeah there are some hills… sorry no elevators nor escalators but you get some of the most mind blowing views, great and diverse micro climate changes, and amazing variances in topography… gee my mom would be proud of all those fancy words (see college did pay off).
Oh yeah it is a loop so you end up right where you started… easy breezy lemon peezy.
Words to the wise, or those willing to listen. Get there early: Traffic to Stinson after 11 – 12 on a weekend is ugly. Also if you go the way I go there is hardly any parking so if you can get there 8 – 10 mucho mejor! Pack a lunch, some water, suntan lotion… and thank me latter.
peace out!