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San Pedro Mountain Trail – North Peak (west summit) loop from Pacifica

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San Pedro Mountain Trail – North Peak (west summit) loop from Pacifica

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San Pedro Mountain Trail – North Peak (west summit) loop from Pacifica

02:21

20.8km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Old San Pedro Mountain Rd trailhead at Higgins Rd, Pacifica

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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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3.38 km

Pacifica Vista on Old San Pedro Mountain Road

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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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5.86 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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7.07 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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8.19 km

San Pedro Mountain Trail

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San Pedro Mountain Trail tops out here, fanning into several parallel tracks just below North Peak Access fire road. The views from here are phenomenal, all along the coast to Pacifica and San Francisco.

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10.2 km

North Peak (west summit)

Highlight • Summit

Stunning views up and down the Pacific coast and the entire state park. The best is from this secondary summit, a few steps further west of the main peak

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11.9 km

Montara Mountain Trail & N Peak Access Rd junction

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This access road continues up to the top of Mount Montara, which offers stunning views of San Francisco in the distance. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Golden Gate Bridge.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.51 km

793 m

388 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

2.51 km

793 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 1 June

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San Pedro Mountain Trail – North Peak (west summit) loop from Pacifica

Old San Pedro Mountain Rd trailhead at Higgins Rd, Pacifica

Pacifica Vista on Old San Pedro Mountain Road

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

San Pedro Mountain Trail

North Peak (west summit)

Montara Mountain Trail & N Peak Access Rd junction

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