Basics
- Location:
- Montara
- Length:
- 12 miles
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Time To Allow:
- 3+ hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 100 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 100 feet to 1900 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1800 feet
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
The North Peak Trail, also known as the Old San Pedro Mountain Road, is a great choice for riders in the Bay Area looking for an aerobic ride with excellent views.
The North Peak Trail once connected the towns of Pacifica and Montara. Abandoned in 1937, the trail is now a mix of dirt, decaying pavement and sandstone. A ride up to the top of North Peak is aerobically challenging but not very technical. The North Peak Trail travels through manzanita and scrub forest as it climbs up the mountainside. Once at the top of North Peak (1898 feet) riders are treated to an expansive view of the Bay Area and Pacific Ocean.
Details
Location:
Length:
Difficulty:
Aerobic Difficulty:
Time To Allow:
Depends on fitness
Trailhead Elevation:
Tops out on North Peak at 1900
Elevation Range:
Elevation Change:
Season:
Additional Details:
The North Peak Trail is a multi-use area and riders should understand and practice appropriate right of way protocol. Riders should carry a first aid kit, bike repair kit and extra water and food.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Montara take Highway 1 to Devils Slide. Follow to Montara State Beach parking. The trailhead is on the east side across the highway from the state beach.
