Stunning views up and down the Pacific coast and the entire state park. The best is from this secondary summit, a few steps further west of the main peak

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November 26, 2023

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Experience the breathtaking Montara North Peak West Summit, featuring panoramic views of the Pacific coast and the state park.

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1. Montara Mountain North Peak Loop

14.3km

04:38

650m

620m

Hike the Montara Mountain North Peak Loop for 8.9 miles of moderate challenge, 2126 feet of gain, and panoramic Pacific and SF Bay views.

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2. Montara Mountain and North Peak Loop

10.9km

03:28

490m

480m

Hike the Montara Mountain and North Peak Loop for a challenging 6.7-mile journey with 1600 feet of gain, offering panoramic coastal and Bay

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3. Montara Mountain Loop

22.8km

07:09

930m

Hike the difficult 14.1-mile Montara Mountain Loop in McNee Ranch State Park for panoramic coastal views and a challenging climb.

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Elevation 530 m

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Location: Montara, San Mateo County, California, United States

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North Peak (west summit)

1. Montara Mountain North Peak Loop

2. Montara Mountain and North Peak Loop

3. Montara Mountain Loop

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