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| View of Stinson Beach from top of the hill. |
This is a fairly easy 1.1 mile trail (one way) with an elevation change of about 480 feet. The trail starts out well shaded and cool as it winds through twisted moss covered trees. The trees don't last for long before they give way to a large open field. There are great views of the ocean, Stinson Beach, and Bolinas Lagoon along this section. The trail continues pretty straight until it hits a dirt road. To reach the bunkers, take the right fork and continue until you see another trail leaving the road off to the right. Follow this trail until you reach the top of the hill, where you will find the bunkers. You will also find more beautiful ocean views here.
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| The Bunkers |
For a longer loop trail. you can take the left fork of the road and follow the signs directing you to the Steep Ravine Trail. This will take you down a ways to some water and Redwood trees. If you continue along this trail, you will reach the Pantoll Ranger Station in about 1.5 miles. From there you can follow the Matt Davis trail, which will take you back around to the trail head and complete the loop for a total of about 6.5 miles. For more detailed information on this route, go here.
Pets are not permitted on this trail.
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| Topographical Map: Blue=Dipsea Trail to bunkers Red=Steep Ravine Trail |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail on Google Earth: Yellow=Dipsea Trail to Bunkers Red=Steep Ravine Trail |
From Hwy 101, turn onto Shoreline Hwy/Hwy 1 heading toward Stinson Beach. Turn left soon after that to stay on Shoreline Hwy (and avoid going up Almonte Blvd.). Continue along Shoreline Hwy/Hwy 1 for 11 to 12 miles until you reach the Panoramic Hwy just before Stinson Beach. Turn right onto Panoramic Hwy and park at the Dipsea trail head parking area almost immediately to the left. Take the trail starting from the opposite side of the road.
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