This tour meets at Illumigarden, in Mill Valley. From there we hike to the famous Dipsea Stairs. We make our way up circuitous stairways nestled in Redwood groves, passing terraced vintage homes and secret gardens. We take a few deep breaths on top of the ridge while also savoring the view. We press on to the elusive Tenderfoot Trail with an ambience of forest woodlands, filled with coastal mists, mountain springs, and softly chirping birds.
Canopies of trees provide delicious shade during warm summer months. Cascade Creek greets us at the bottom of Tenderfoot Trail and leads us back to where we began, on a wavering path through the fern-lined streets of lushly verdant Cascade Canyon, with a brief stop at Cascade Falls to enjoy a delicious box lunch, before heading back into Mill Valley