Return to Cheninfo Home

Stinson Beach Hike

Note: click on the thumbnail picture to enlarge

Went to Mount Tamalpais State Park (near Stinson Beach) on Oct 1, 2000 
stinson_beach_hike.jpg (48914 bytes) Starting out in the middle of Mount Tamalpais State Park at Pantoll Ranger Station, it takes about 3 miles to get to the Pacific Ocean.

The Steep Ravine Trail is almost entirely tree covered, so even on the sunniest day, you'll find plenty of shade.

This trail was pleasantly cool, beautiful and just the right length for a good excercise.

Plus we have the option of taking a LONG rest at Stinson Beach.

stinson_beach_map.jpg (126571 bytes) Trail map

Directions to Pantoll Station
stinson_beach_group_tree.jpg (92679 bytes)
John, Tina, Lydia, Tom and May
Lots of greenery around here, plus a few small waterfalls. stinson_beach_trees.jpg (79991 bytes)
stinson_beach_waterfall.jpg (99487 bytes) stinson_beach_group_bridge.jpg (92369 bytes)
It was foggy the time we went, probably coming from the San Francisco Bay area.

To get to the ocean, it was all downhill.  On the way up, we took the Dipsea Trail... a long stairmaster session.  Not as bad as Mission Peak, but still pretty tiring.

 stinson_beach_group_woods.jpg (96981 bytes)
stinson_beach_joe.jpg (94585 bytes)
Joe enjoying the shade		 stinson_beach_tall_trees.jpg (69652 bytes)
Tina among Muir trees
stinson_beach_clouds.jpg (37008 bytes)
Dense fog in the meadow		 stinson_beach_from_afar.jpg (23661 bytes)
A view of the ocean from afar
Finally at the Beach! stinson_beach.jpg (28166 bytes)