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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Pacifica

Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Pacifica

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3.2

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Pacifica

02:05

21.2km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.68 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 km

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

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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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7.37 km

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

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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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7.69 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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8.15 km

Pacific to SF Bay Panorama

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

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11.2 km

Trailhead for Grey Whale Cove Trail and North Peak Access Rd

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While the official Park map marks Grey Whale Cove Trail for biking, this first section is hikers only, but you can bike along the Access gravel road about a quarter …

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11.2 km

McNee Ranch State Park

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McNee Ranch State Park is a beautifl state park that is part of Montara State Beach and on the western side of Montara Mountain. There are several miles of trails that wind through the park, many with amazing coastal views.

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11.7 km

North Peak Access Rd trail ⛰️Steep shortcut for Old Pedro Rd

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best traveled downhill, this section of North Peak Access Rd trail is a steep shortcut instead of the gradual switchbacks of Old San Pedro Mountain Road trail. Parallel a few …

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

2.08 km

1.75 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

2.08 km

1.91 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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Pacifica Vista on Old San Pedro Mountain Road

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Pacific to SF Bay Panorama

Trailhead for Grey Whale Cove Trail and North Peak Access Rd

McNee Ranch State Park

North Peak Access Rd trail ⛰️Steep shortcut for Old Pedro Rd

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