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Gems in Pacifica - 2

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gem Favorite Looking towards Pedro Point Headlands. The grade line for a train that went around the headlands is still visible. The route was quickly abandoned because the land is too unstable to be maintained.

San Pedro Rock

(2) Pacifica, CA
gem Favorite Grey Whale Cove, rocks and waves

Gray Whale Cove State Beach

(1) Montara, CA

Recommended Routes in Pacifica - 9

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Favorite Near the top of Pt. Montara.
Intermediate/Difficult

Montara Mountain from Gray Whale Cove

9.9 mi 16.0 km 1,758' Up 535.69 m Up 1,758' Down 535.78 m Down

Montara, CA
Favorite The trail is named for a feature of geology: the shale and sandstone are slipping into the Pacific. Sturdy barriers protect the road without inhibiting views.
Easy/Intermediate

Devil's Slide Trail

2.5 mi 4.1 km 269' Up 82.1 m Up 269' Down 81.88 m Down

Pacifica, CA
Favorite Pacifica bluffs to Montara Mountain from below the Mussel Rocks parking area
Intermediate/Difficult

Mussel Rock Park Tour

2.2 mi 3.6 km 310' Up 94.64 m Up 310' Down 94.47 m Down

Broadmoor, CA
Favorite Pacifica Beach is beautiful from the Pedro Point Highlands.
Intermediate/Difficult

Pedro Point Headlands Loop

2.3 mi 3.7 km 481' Up 146.73 m Up 481' Down 146.51 m Down

Pacifica, CA

Pacifica Hiking

  • 86 Miles 138 Kilometers of Trail
  • 9 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 23 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Pacifica - 24

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0.7 mi 1.2 km #1Milagra Battery Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Pacifica, CA
Intermediate/Difficult
Pacifica, CA
3.9 mi 6.2 km #2North Peak Access Road Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Montara, CA
Intermediate/Difficult
Montara, CA
2.5 mi 4.0 km #3Montara Mountain Trail
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
1.1 mi 1.8 km #4Brooks Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
0.4 mi 0.7 km #5Trout Farm Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km #6San Pedro Mountain Trail
Intermediate
Montara, CA
Intermediate
Montara, CA
0.6 mi 0.9 km #7The Mile Trail
Difficult
Pacifica, CA
Difficult
Pacifica, CA
1.1 mi 1.7 km #8Weiler Ranch Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Easy/Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
3.8 mi 6.2 km #9Hazelnut Trail
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
1.5 mi 2.3 km #10Valley View Trail
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA
Intermediate
Pacifica, CA

Photos of Pacifica - 108

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Near the top of Pt. Montara.
Nov 9, 2015 near Montara, CA
The "Grand Stairway" at Bootleggers Cove.
Mar 29, 2016 near Pacifica, CA
Looking towards Pedro Point Headlands. The grade line for a train that went around the headlands is still visible. The route was quickly abandoned because the land is too unstable to be maintained.
Jan 1, 2018 near Pacifica, CA
Pacifica bluffs to Montara Mountain from below the Mussel Rocks parking area
Mar 14, 2019 near Broadmoor, CA
Colorful rock formations and waves and Mussel Rock Park
Mar 14, 2019 near Broadmoor, CA
Sunset from above the beach at Mussel Rocks
Mar 14, 2019 near Broadmoor, CA
The reservoir and the bay view.
Jul 5, 2020 near Pacifica, CA
Pedro Point.
Nov 29, 2020 near Pacifica, CA