Matt Davis-Steep Ravine Loop - Stinson Beach to Mt. Tamalpias - Photos by Dennis Ratay


group
The energetic group at the beginning of the hike



The trail starts out pretty lush



A lot of stairs up to Mt. Tamalpias


view back to Stinson Beach
View back to Stinson Beach



Higher up the mountain, the terrain becomes more open





Starting down after lunch break


forest
Now we are in the rainforest






At the infamous ladder - helping hands are much appreciated






Lot's of ferns in the rainforest






Back in view of Stinson Beach



group
The group near the end of the hike may be a bit more bedragled



view from porch
View from the Fisher's porch - where we ended the day with a wonderful BBQ feast