Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

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Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

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riders

Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from Montara

02:17

19.8km

670m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.54 km for 294 m

After 8.47 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.21 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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4.67 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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5.13 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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5.45 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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9.34 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 take in the view and catch your breath before continuing on your ride.

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10.7 km

Old San Pedro Mountain Rd trailhead at Higgins Rd, Pacifica

Highlight • Trail

Gate to prevent cars entering the gravel road that leads to the popular mountain bike alternate route affectionately dubbed Planet of the Apes, leading through McNee Ranch to Montara, avoiding the busy Highway 1

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14.9 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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17.8 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.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

4.42 km

743 m

428 m

Surfaces

12.5 km