Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

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Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

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Pacific to SF Bay Panorama – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

01:12

10.9km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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2.99 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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3.45 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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3.90 km

Gray Whale Cove Trail

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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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5.58 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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6.78 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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