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South Stinson Beach Overlook – Stinson Beach Overlook loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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Marin County

South Stinson Beach Overlook – Stinson Beach Overlook loop from Muir Woods National Monument

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(4981)

13,628

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South Stinson Beach Overlook – Stinson Beach Overlook loop from Muir Woods National Monument

02:35

17.9km

820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Stinson Beach (GGNRA)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.70 km

Cardiac Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent overview to all sides, north, west, and south along the Pacific coastline of the Marin peninsula.

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8.07 km

South Stinson Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the entire beach crescent from the end of the pullout.

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8.40 km

Stinson Beach Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of the perfect beach crescent from the edge of Hwy 1 above the boulders section at the South end of Stinson Beach.

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9.61 km

Stinson Beach — Dipsea Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Western terminus of the legendary annual race route across the Marin Peninsula.

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10.6 km

View of Stinson Beach from the Dipsea Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

When finally emerging from the forested trails the view opens up to the Pacific Ocean, with a couple of opportunities to see the crescent shaped Stinson Beach below.

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11.5 km

Webb Creek

Highlight • River

Little pool formed by Webb creek, a refreshing respite on hot days along Steep Ravine/Dipsea trail.

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14.7 km

Dipsea Trail at Ben Johnson Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

In the western upper reaches of Muir Woods National Monument's almost primal jungle, the Dipsea Trail, still paralleling Dear Park Forest Road mostly on the southwestern side, meets with the Ben Johnson Trail that heads straight north.

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

2.52 km

1.16 km

440 m

321 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.28 km

2.63 km

572 m

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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South Stinson Beach Overlook – Stinson Beach Overlook loop from Muir Woods National Monument

Cardiac Hill

South Stinson Beach Overlook

Stinson Beach Overlook

Stinson Beach — Dipsea Trailhead

View of Stinson Beach from the Dipsea Trail

Webb Creek

Dipsea Trail at Ben Johnson Trail Junction

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