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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay

02:40

27.3km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.65 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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9.97 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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10.9 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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13.5 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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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

4.84 km

3.14 km

781 m

156 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

5.62 km

2.77 km

368 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – McNee Ranch State Park loop from Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Old San Pedro Rd trail junction

McNee Ranch State Park

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