Highlight • Rest Area
Pantoll Campground and Parking Lot
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The Steep Ravine and Dipsea Trail Loop is an easy 3.8-mile hike in Mount Tamalpais State Park, featuring redwoods, creeks, and coastal views
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Step into a world of ancient giants on the Hollow Redwood Tree – Walk through giant redwood trees loop from Muir Woods National Monument. This trail immerses you in a vibrant, rainforest-like environment, where towering coast redwoods, some over 1,200 years old, create a cathedral-like atmosphere. You will follow Redwood Creek, enjoying the sound of flowing water and a forest floor lush with ferns and redwood sorrel, often enveloped in coastal fog. The experience of walking among these majestic trees, and even through naturally hollowed sections, is truly unique.
This moderate hiking route covers 9.7 miles (15.6 km) with a significant 1998 feet (609 metres) of elevation gain, taking approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes. The initial paths are accessible and well-maintained, but the longer loops, like those extending into Mount Tamalpais State Park, involve steeper, unpaved sections. Parking reservations are essential for Muir Woods, and it is best to visit early or late in the day to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the tranquility of this special place.
Muir Woods preserves one of the last remaining ancient redwood forests in the Bay Area, playing a vital role in the local ecosystem. Beyond the awe-inspiring trees, you might spot wildlife such as banana slugs, deer, and various bird species, and even endangered coho salmon fingerlings in Redwood Creek. This trail offers a profound connection to nature and a chance to witness the resilience of these magnificent, long-lived trees.
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