Dipsea Trail, Steep Ravine Trail, and Matt Davis Loop

Dipsea Trail, Steep Ravine Trail, and Matt Davis Loop is a must see! It is like hiking several trails in one day experiencing ocean views, redwood-forest-like atmosphere, waterfall and streamside hiking together with plain golden hills - all in one hike!

The starting point of the loop is a dirt parking lot on the side of residential street - does not fit that many cars, but on a Tuesday was nice and plentiful of space.

I hiked counterclockwise and was quickly emerged into these terrible views.

It was nice and cool, lots of protection from the sun by trees and its foliage. Elevation gain happened pretty rapidly for the first 2 miles. In fact, I was quite a bit out of breath, not even sure why.

I had glimpses of the ocean in the breaks of the forest, but quickly was returned to the depth of the woods and more elevation gain. The trail was really well maintained.

Soon enough I emerged from the woods to be fully exposed to the sun in the middle of fields that a few weeks earlier were probably covered by wildflowers. The views continued to amaze...

It's the contrast of yellow and dry grass and bright green pine trees with blue ocean merging with just as blue sky that make me stop and really be present in that moment for a minute.

As I was getting to think these fields would just continue for the rest of the hike, woods reappeared. Everything was green again! I wondered if I were in the Twilight Zone...

The ladder was a nice adventure, especially for someone who is afraid of heights

I exited the forest to have a wide view of the ocean yet again. This time the field in front of me was beautifully green.

It was probably one of my favorite hikes in the Bay area so far. I will definitely be back here again!