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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

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2.9

(16)

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

05:18

17.2km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.41 km

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Highlight • Trail

At this intersection you either stay in Old San Pedro Road or you take the North Peak Access Road. No matter what road you choose, you will find yourself on fantastic gravel roads that offer amazing views.

Tip by

7.64 km

Old San Pedro Rd trail junction

Highlight • Trail

The very straight trail to Martini Farm branches off here in a sharp switchback turn of Old San Pedro Road. The view opens up all the way down to the coast.

Tip by

10.1 km

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Highlight • Trail

Steep single track trail leading down from the Old San Pedro Mountain fire road trail to the Highway 1 trailheads, and crosses over to continue into Gray Whale Cove.

Tip by

11.5 km

San Pedro Mountain Trail

Highlight • Trail

San Pedro Mountain Trail tops out here, fanning into several parallel tracks just below North Peak Access fire road. The views from here are phenomenal, all along the coast to Pacifica and San Francisco.

Tip by

17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

2.00 km

1.07 km

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

1.41 km

1.20 km

822 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Old San Pedro Rd trail junction

Gray Whale Cove Trail

San Pedro Mountain Trail

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