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Dipsea Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Mill Valley, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Dipsea Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Dipsea Trailhead
I went and hiked this trail on Sunday 10/8/2023. My hike started from the town of Mill Valley, (Old Mill Park), to Mount Tamalpais State Park, to Muir Woods National Monument, and finally down to Stinson Beach. But because I came back the same way & same distance, well… I did what you could call a "Double Dipsea" ...
Crazy cool hike. Starts off with a LOT of stairs through a neighborhood. Only hiked a mile or two. Was told that the trail goes all the way to the coast.
I absolutely love hiking, and this trail was no exception. The views were stunning and the hike was very fun, without being too difficult. The whole dipsea trail area is great, however it starts off with about 700 stairs, so be prepared the best you can. Don't forget snacks!
Trail conditions & character
“The trail gives me a breathtaking view Pacific Ocean as a reward that makes the annual hike well worth the effort.”
“This trial has a lot of water stations, and I recommend wearing good hiking shoes, bringing snacks, lunch, a hat/umbrella, and lots of sunscreen.”
Plan your run at Dipsea Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
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