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Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

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San Mateo County

Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

Hard

2.9

(16)

91

hikers

Gray Whale Cove Trail – San Pedro Mountain Trail loop from Pacifica

05:18

17.3km

610m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.41 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.

Tip by

2

7.64 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.

Tip by

3

10.1 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.

Tip by

4

11.5 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.

Tip by

B

17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.01 km

1.04 km

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

1.39 km

1.36 km

652 m

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