Double Dipsea

Running Route

Hard

14.2 mi

4,298 ft

The Dipsea Trail has become legendary because of the famous Dipsea Race, the oldest trail race dating back to 1905, which starts in Mill Valley and finishes in Stinson Beach for a total of 7.4 miles. If you have never done the Dipsea before it is recommended to run with someone who is familiar with the course as the trails are not well marked and navigating the road crossings can be a bit tricky. If you stick to the traditional course you will start at Old Mill Park, climb 688 steps, descend back down into Muir Woods, then begin another relentless climb ending at the top of the infamous Cardiac Hill. Catch your breath here as you take in a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. There are still a few miles of technical trails to go before you reach the ocean. Once you arrive in Stinson Beach you can either take the bus back to the start or you can head back the way you came to complete a "Double Dipsea" racking up over 4,200 feet of climbing. If you need to refuel in Stinson, stop in to the Stinson Beach Market at the corner of Shoreline Hwy and Calle Del Mar.

Created By

Strava Athlete

November 11, 2013·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Dipsea (Old Mill Park to Hwy 1)	7.10 mi	-1,309 ft	-0.1%
Dipsea flight #1	0.08 mi	135 ft	30.2%
Dipsea Stairs	0.18 mi	299 ft	30.3%
676 Gradini Buuuurn	0.25 mi	371 ft	27.2%
Dipsea - Stairs Only (up)	0.29 mi	367 ft	23.7%
Dipsea flight #2	0.10 mi	151 ft	26.2%
Dipsea Marion to Edgewood	0.16 mi	213 ft	25.4%
Dipsea (Top of Steps to Panoramic)	0.53 mi	276 ft	9.8%
Flying Y to Top of Bayview	0.40 mi	223 ft	10.3%
Dipsea (Panoramic to Muir Woods)	0.82 mi	-358 ft	-8.2%
	0.97 mi	682 ft	13.2%
Dipsea (Muir Woods Bridge to Cardiac)	2.06 mi	1,181 ft	10.8%
Dipsea (Muir Woods to Cardiac)	2.09 mi	1,273 ft	11.5%
Dipsea (Muir Woods to half way rock)	0.97 mi	682 ft	13.2%
Dyn-o-mite!	0.34 mi	295 ft	16.3%
Meat Grinder	2.22 mi	1,234 ft	10.5%
Dipsea Trail Climb	0.25 mi	282 ft	20.7%
Hogsback	1.33 mi	617 ft	8.8%
Steep Ravine Trail Climb	0.44 mi	135 ft	5.7%
Cardiac	0.25 mi	289 ft	19.2%
Dipsea (Coast View To Stinson)	2.72 mi	-1,230 ft	-8.5%
Dipsea (Coast View To Steep Ravine)	1.62 mi	-856 ft	-10.0%
Lincoln Ave Climb	0.28 mi	138 ft	9.3%
Dipsea Trail Climb	1.05 mi	571 ft	10.2%
Dipsea Climb Stinson to Coastal View	2.79 mi	1,299 ft	8.7%
Dipsea - Stinson to Mill Valley	5.95 mi	1,270 ft	0.0%
Dipsea Trail Climb	0.24 mi	141 ft	10.7%
Dipsea Trail Climb	0.95 mi	719 ft	14.3%
Deer Park Fire Rd Climb	0.30 mi	138 ft	8.5%
Muir Woods to Panoramic	0.83 mi	610 ft	13.7%
Dipsea Trail Climb	0.23 mi	259 ft	21.2%
Dipsea Stairs	0.18 mi	-312 ft	-32.1%
Dipsea All Stairs (Descent)	0.28 mi	-384 ft	-25.4%
Dipsea stairs complete	0.33 mi	-292 ft	-16.3%