11.0 miles
Distance
3,281 ft
Climb
-3,279 ft
Descent
1,943 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
24 ft
Altitude min
24 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
-83.4%
Grade max
64.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2,129 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Stinson Beach Loop is a 11 mile expert route located near Mill Valley California. This hike primary route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 3,281 ft with a max elevation of 1,943 ft then descends -3,279 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude min
    24 ft
  • Altitude start
    24 ft
  • Altitude end
    23 ft
  • Climb
    3,281 ft
  • Descent
    -3,279 ft
  • Grade max
    -83.4%
  • Grade min
    64.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,129 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Mount Tamalpais State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Hard

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Marine Way.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Make a sharp left onto Arenal Avenue.
  4. Continue for 100 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Calle del Mar.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Buena Vista Avenue.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Turn left onto Belvedere Avenue.
  12. Continue for 30 meters.
  13. Turn right onto Avenida Farralone.
  14. Continue for 70 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Avenida Farralone.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Avenida Farralone.
  18. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  19. Walk north on Laurel Dell Fire Rd.
  20. Continue for 100 meters.
  21. Make a right U-turn to stay on Laurel Dell Fire Rd.
  22. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  23. Turn left onto Cataract Trail.
  24. Continue for 400 meters.
  25. Turn left to stay on Cataract Trail.
  26. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  27. Turn right onto Fairfax-Bolinas Road.
  28. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  29. Walk south on Cataract Trail.
  30. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  31. Turn right to stay on Cataract Trail.
  32. Continue for 400 meters.
  33. Turn right onto Laurel Dell Fire Rd.
  34. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  35. Make a right U-turn to stay on Laurel Dell Fire Rd.
  36. Continue for 100 meters.
  37. Walk northwest on Willow Camp Fire Road.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Make a sharp left onto Bolinas Ridge Trail.
  40. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  41. Turn right onto Matt Davis Trail.
  42. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  43. Walk south on Belvedere Avenue.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Walk west on Shoreline Highway.
  46. Continue for 200 meters.
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