Matt Davis Trail Head

"In stark contrast to the chaos surrounding the incredibly popular Muir woods the Matt trail is almost completely serene. An interesting mixed terrain trail that intertwines sections of sunshine & shade. Only an occasional bird is heard to sing and the coast fog muffles the wind noise. Of course completely avoid if an event is held at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater as it serves as a walkway return to Mill Valley."

"In my opinion, one of the finest trail combinations in the park. Matt Davis to Steep Ravine and back down to Stinson Beach. There are many trails to choose from but there is something about starting at the ocean and ending at the ocean, in Stinson Beach, that really appeals to me."

"Lots of stairs and switchback paths with uneven terrain, but it ends with a nice view near the top of the Steep Ravine Trail. I feel like if I had to do the loop again, I'd probably start with Matt Davis, go to Steep Ravine, and end with Dipsea because Matt Davis is a difficult finish to the loop in my opinion."

"Was a nice moderate hike that will give you a leg workout! If you go non-stop for 40 min, you'll get through most technical and difficult part of hike which features steep switch back stairwells, huge roots, and sharp boulders protruding the surface of the ground. Need good quality shoes here! Once you reach the first fork, you make a right to continue on the Matt Davis trail. More steep inclines and you'll reach the second fork. Go straight to continue on the Matt Davis, or hook a left and double back down the trail via a fire road which is 1.6 miles from the fork. You'll end up at the Willow Camp Fire Road fork and it's another 1.2 miles downhill from there. Best to start hike by 8am to finish at the Camp Willow Fire Road entrance by noon. Fire road is mostly a steep decline with sections of loose gravel, so need really good shoes here. Recommend something with ankle support, though can get away with low cut shoes but ankles will suffer. Bring equivalent of at least 1.5L of water and a snack"