10/19/2025 Mount Tamalpais State Park
Pantoll Quad Guide Hike: Dipsea/Steep Ravine Route
Starts at Pantoll at 9am
Four epic hikes that start/end at Pantoll! That is how Friends of Mt Tam describe their Pantoll Quad hikes. Of course, you can use their pamphlet to hike them on your own, or you can join this series of docent-guided hikes for fully guided experiences! Either way, you can get an "I hiked the Pantoll Quad!" pin from Friends of Mt Tam.
This date features the Dipsea/Steep Ravine route, a 4.3-mile loop hike that gains about 1300 feet of elevation overall, traversing Steep Ravine, Dipsea, and Lower Old Mine Trails. This route takes in the iconic ladder on the Steep Ravine Trail as well as many majestic redwood trees, creekside vibes, and, weather permitting, lovely ocean views. The meeting point is, of course, Pantoll.
Additional information: Dress in layers for variable weather and wear appropriate footwear for hiking. Carry drinking water and any snacks you might want. Ticks, poison oak, and wasps may be present along trails. Dogs other than service animals are not permitted on this hike.
Keep an eye out for future dates if you need to complete the Quad and were unable to join previously held hikes.