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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Mateo County

Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

Hard

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9,945

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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from McNee Ranch State Park

01:46

14.0km

570m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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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 3.77 km for 294 m

After 5.71 km for 36 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.22 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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2

2.54 km

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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3

3.66 km

San Pedro Mountain Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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4

4.17 km

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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5

6.58 km

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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14.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

4.54 km

656 m

166 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

4.60 km

166 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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