How long does it take to hike the Dipsea?
3.5 hours to 4.0 hours
There is a lot of beauty and scenery to take in along the 7.2 mile stretch. Depending on your pace anywhere from 3.5 hours to 4.0 hours. I highly recommend the Dipsea map available on Amazon for $8.95.
How hard is the Dipsea race?
The stairs and steep trails make it a grueling and treacherous race. And its unique handicapping system has made winners of men and women of all ages. Because of its beauty and challenge, it is a very popular event, and because of safety and environmental concerns the number of runners is limited to about 1,500.
How many steps are in the Dipsea race?
680 steps
The Dipsea Race Foundation is in the final stages of renovating the famed Dipsea Stairs, which are comprised of 680 steps in three flights rising from Old Mill Park near the start of the Dipsea Race in downtown Mill Valley.
How long is the Double Dipsea race?
13.7 miles
The course is 13.7 miles with a total elevation gain/loss of about 4500 feet. This is not a run for the faint of heart! First held in 1970, the Walt Stack DSE Double Dipsea is a not just another tough trail run.
What is the elevation of the Dipsea Trail?
Mt Tamalpais State Park – Dipsea Trailhead in Mill Valley
| Round-Trip Length: | 13.7 miles (see distance notes below) |
|---|---|
| Start-End Elevation: | 132′ – 88′ (1,370′ max elevation) |
| Elevation Change: | -44′ net elevation loss (+4,112′ total roundtrip elevation gain) |
| Skill Level: | Strenuous |
| Dogs Allowed: | No |
How long does it take to hike the Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach?
Challenging but beautiful hike. Be careful, there are open studs / nails from lost wood steps between mile marker 4-6 if you are going from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach. Took 3.5 hours to complete end to end.
How do you get into the Dipsea race?
The surest way to get a racing number is to do well in the previous Dipsea. The first four hundred and fifty Invitational runners who finished in 2019 are automatically eligible for the Invitational section of the 2021 race.
How do I get to the Dipsea Trail?
To locate the trail, first find the intersection of Cascade Drive, Cascade Way and Molino Ave in Mill Valley. Look for Dipsea Trail signs on trees leading up Cascade Way to a set of stairs, the first of three consecutive flights – 676 steps in all. Make a right at the top of the 1st flight (.
How do I get to the Dipsea trail?
Why is it called dipsea?
The name first appears attached to the Dipsea Inn, a hotel that opened north of the resort Willow Camp (today’s Stinson Beach) in 1904. Did the name arise from the beckoning “dip in the sea” for hotel visitors?
Where is the start of the Dipsea Trail?
Where do you park for Dipsea Trail Mill Valley?
Turn sharp left on Throckmorton (Mill Valley) and drive 0.3 miles to Old Mill Park. Park along the street; the trailhead (look for the steps) is at the back of the park near Old Mill Creek.