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North Peak (west summit) – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

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North Peak (west summit) – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

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North Peak (west summit) – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

04:11

30.8km

1,060m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 21, 2026

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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4.66 km

San Pedro Valley viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic spot to view the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Montara Mountain looms to the south, and a grove of eucalyptus trees offers a nice fragrance in the air.

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13.1 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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13.5 km

North Peak

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views of Mt. Diablo to the east and Scarpers Peak and Santa Cruz mountains to the southeast. On a clear day, the Farallon Islands are visible beyond the coastline. …

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15.3 km

Montara Mountain Trail & N Peak Access Rd junction

Highlight • Trail

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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15.8 km

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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17.0 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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17.3 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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21.3 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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30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

11.4 km

2.63 km

388 m

123 m

111 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

2.58 km

2.51 km

476 m

< 100 m

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North Peak (west summit) – Gray Whale Cove Trail loop from San Pedro Valley County Park

San Pedro Valley viewpoint

North Peak (west summit)

North Peak

Montara Mountain Trail & N Peak Access Rd junction

San Pedro Mountain Trail

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Old San Pedro Rd trail junction

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