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

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United States

California

San Mateo County

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

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

01:47

14.5km

580m

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: May 27, 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

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Start point

Parking

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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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2.54 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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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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4.17 km

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

Highlight • Summit

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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6.58 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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13.7 km

Devil's Slide Bunker

Highlight • Monument

The remains of this observation bunker built during World War II look as though it is ready to fall into the sea. This crumbling structure has amazing views and is …

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

4.51 km

608 m

393 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.33 km

4.04 km

625 m

456 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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

Gray Whale Cove Trail

Old San Pedro Rd & North Peak Rd junction

San Pedro Mountain Trail

Old San Pedro Mountain Road summit

Pacifica Vista on Old San Pedro Mountain Road

Devil's Slide Bunker

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