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Montara

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

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United States
California
San Mateo County
Montara

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

Hard

2.8

(5)

76

runners

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

02:53

21.8km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.72 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.

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2

3.16 km

Pacific to SF Bay Panorama

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great panoramic view from Bay to Sea, sadly overlooking San Francisco's biggest prison complex ...

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3

3.62 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.

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4

5.14 km

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

Highlight • Summit

This isn't the sort of road you'd take a vehicle on, nowadays - but it's great for nontechnical mountain biking, and this high point gives you nice views over the surrounding hills.

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5

7.63 km

Pacifica Vista on Old San Pedro Mountain Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on Old San Pedro Mountain Road, you get truly stunning, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding foothills and grasslands. This is a great spot to …

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6

16.2 km

Montara Mountain Trail & N Peak Access Rd junction

Highlight • Trail

This access road continues up to the top of Mount Montara, which offers stunning views of San Francisco in the distance. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Golden Gate Bridge.

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7

16.7 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.

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8

17.8 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.

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.96 km

1.84 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

4.73 km

2.59 km

1.73 km

275 m

236 m

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Highest point (410 m)

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