Steep Ravine Hike

The Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Hike Association will lead a special expedition to Steep Ravine in honor of the exhibition Dorothea Lange: At Steep Ravine currently on display at the Marin History Museum's History Center.  Considered one of the most iconic American documentary photographers, Dorothea Lange is renowned for her talent of capturing the face of 1930s rural America. This exhibition showcases over 50 photographs taken by Lange while on family vacations at Marin County’s Steep Ravine in the 1950s-60s. It offers an intimate view into the final years of one of the most significant artists of the 20th century and celebrates the natural beauty of Marin.

Bring a picnic lunch, water bottle, sun hat, and good hiking shoes. This is a steep hike; round-trip 5 miles. Hike includes visit to one of the historic Steep Ravine cabins, a stop for a picnic lunch, and wildflowers.

Hike will orginiate from Whitegate Ranch Trailhead. [Whitegate Ranch; This trailhead is along Panoramic Highway about 2.5 miles past Pantoll Ranger Station. After driving past Pantoll Ranger Station starts a long steep descent to Stinson Beach. Panoramic Highway is wooded for about 2.25 miles after passing the Ranger Station. The trailhead is in the open, on the left (Parking alongside of road for about 12 cars.)just after the second hairpin turn after coming out of the wooded part of Panoramic Highway. When you see the water tank on the left you are almost there.]

For detailed info and to make your reservation visit: email programs@marinhistory.org