FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Starts and Finishes in:
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, CA 94941

From Old Mill Park (Cascade Dr) go up the famous Dipsea Steps to the Dipsea Trail.

Cross Panoramic Hwy and follow the Sun Trail to the German Tourist Club, take the Redwood Trail to the Panoramic Trail until you reach the Mt. Home Inn on Edgewood Ave.

Continue down Edgewood Ave to take either the: 

• TENDERFOOT TRAIL to the Cypress Trail back down the Dipsea Steps, leading to the finish in Old Mill Park. (approx 6.29 mi - see map)
• PIPELINE TRAIL back down the Dipsea Steps, leading to the finish in Old Mill Park. (approx 5.35 mi - see map)

NOTE: Along the course you will encounter rocky dirt trails and residential areas. Please be aware of your surroundings and pay attention for cars, bicyclists and other hikers. There are no shuttles back to the starting line.

Download the course map

The CA State Park does not allow dogs on the trails we are using for the Dipsea Hike. The trails are NOT stroller accessible. If you are bringing a young child; we suggest using a child carrying pack or baby carrier.

Sturdy athletic shoes, layered clothes, a hat, a reusable water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, and medications.

There is no designated parking. Limited street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Mill Valley parking meters are active 7 days a week. [NOTE: The START and FINISH are in: Old Mill Park, Mill Valley]

 **The Mill Valley Police Department has requested that participants of our event do not park at the Mill Valley Public Library. Please help us keep our annual permit by heeding this request.

Our fundraising expectations* for all participants are detailed below. There will be prizes for the Top Fundraising Individuals and Teams!

*Minimum Fundraising Expectations:

• 1 person: $100
• 2 – 5 people: $500
• 6 – 10 people: $1,000
• 11 – 15 people: $2,500
• 16 – 20 people: $5,000

Funds raised beyond the entry fees support Zero Breast Cancer’s prevention-focused research and education programs.

When you login to register, you will have the option to create a team. Once the team is created, other members can register and join the team by searching for the team name.

Your fundraising page makes it easy to record all check/cash donations and track your fundraising goal!

• Please submit donations to Zero Breast Cancer regularly and in a timely manner.

• Mail donations to:

Zero Breast Cancer
ATTN: Dipsea Hike
30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 160
San Rafael, CA 94903

• CHECKS: Encourage your donors to mail checks directly to ZBC. However, if you are collecting checks, please send them in ASAP. Checks should be made payable to ZERO BREAST CANCER with YOUR Name/Team Name/Dipsea Hike in the memo field. If your name is not indicated, we will not know that the donation should be credited to you.

• CASH: If you collect cash donations, please total them and write a check for the total amount made payable to ZERO BREAST CANCER with YOUR Name/Team Name/Dipsea Hike in the memo field. If your name is not indicated, we will not know that the donation should be credited to you.​

• We will be accepting donations at the event.