Peak Mountain – North Peak (west summit) loop from Montara

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Peak Mountain – North Peak (west summit) loop from Montara

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Peak Mountain – North Peak (west summit) loop from Montara

05:35

16.5km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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235 m

Montara Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views across a fine sandy beach. Restrooms at parking area.

Tip by

1.44 km

San Pedro Mountain Rd, Montara Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Southern end of the old road that leads across the western flank and summit of Montara Mountain from Pacifica to Montara

Tip by

2.88 km

Alta Vista Trail / Cave Trail - Montara Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alta Vista Trail (on some maps referred to as Cave Trail) is a somewhat steep but fantastic hiking trail with stunning views to Peak Mountain, and down along the coast to the South

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4.88 km

Peak Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Westernmost peak of the several summits on Montara Mountain. It has the best views to the south along the coast.

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5.00 km

Montara Mountain Cave

Highlight • Cave

True explorers venture here a few steps off the trail to scope out this small cave. It can provide a little protection in the event of a sudden storm.

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5.25 km

Alta Vista Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Alta Vista Trail is a relatively new addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is part of Rancho Corral de Tierra. The trail provides access to Peak …

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5.51 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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5.89 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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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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