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Montara Beach overlook – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

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Montara Beach overlook – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

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Montara Beach overlook – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

02:28

8.72km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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78 m

Montara Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views across a fine sandy beach. Restrooms at parking area.

Tip by

407 m

Farallone Rd Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the flattest trails in the preserve, it offers a gentle entry from the southwest corner of the preserve, through an open grassland.

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4.79 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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5.18 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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6.40 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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6.90 km

Lower Fly Amita trailheads - Martini Farm Rd

Highlight • Trail

The flying A trails land down here at the fire road, which is a straight line connection between lower Old Pedro Road at Martini farm and the upper Old Pedro Road switchbacks.

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7.30 km

Martini Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Following Old San Pedro Mountain Road, Martini Creek Bridge marks the transition from McNee Ranch State Park to Rancho Corral de Tierra, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area GGNRA. The Ocean View Farm here is an operating horse ranch.

Tip by

8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

1.55 km

276 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

1.27 km

349 m

250 m

247 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Montara Beach overlook – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

Montara Beach overlook

Farallone Rd Trail

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Old San Pedro Rd trail junction

Lower Fly Amita trailheads - Martini Farm Rd

Martini Creek Bridge

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