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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 This is the beginning of the trail. In the distance you can see a sign displaying the name of the campsite to the right(campsite not shown in photo). Beyond this sign there is another telling the history of the Old Trout Farm.
Easy

Devils Slide Run - Fiery 4k

2.6 mi 4.2 km 642' Up 195.71 m Up 643' Down 196.08 m Down

Pacifica, CA
Favorite Near the top of Pt. Montara.
Intermediate

Devil's Slide Run - Evil 11k

7.1 mi 11.4 km 1,603' Up 488.54 m Up 1,606' Down 489.63 m Down

Pacifica, CA
Favorite Near the top of Pt. Montara.
Difficult

Devil's Slide Run - Hella Hard Half

13.2 mi 21.2 km 2,947' Up 898.21 m Up 2,950' Down 899.28 m Down

Pacifica, CA
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
Favorite This is the beginning of the trail. In the distance you can see a sign displaying the name of the campsite to the right(campsite not shown in photo). Beyond this sign there is another telling the history of the Old Trout Farm.
Easy

Devils Slide "Fiery Four" 4K Trail Run

3.0 mi 4.8 km 690' Up 210.43 m Up 691' Down 210.48 m Down

Pacifica, CA
Favorite Near the top of Pt. Montara.
Difficult

Devils Slide Run Dirty Thirty Trail Run 30K

18.9 mi 30.4 km 4,209' Up 1283.04 m Up 4,213' Down 1284.08 m Down

Pacifica, CA

Pacifica Running

  • 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
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
Views and the general feel of a hazy day along Devil's Slide Trail.
May 25, 2019 near Montara, CA
The reservoir and the bay view.
Jul 5, 2020 near Pacifica, CA
Pedro Point.
Nov 29, 2020 near Pacifica, CA