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Gray Whale Cove Trail

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 4.0 (2)
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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Pacifica
  5. McNee Ranch State Park
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“An easy trail with non-stop views from coastal bluffs. ”

Miguel Vieira
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Miles

1.7

KM

95%

Runnable

231' 70 m

High

117' 36 m

Low

70' 21 m

Up

116' 35 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

From the trailhead, follow the path uphill through coastal scrub. As you run along the bluffs, keep an eye on the ocean where you might see whales or seals. There are fine views of Montana Beach to the south.

Poison oak is abundant along the trail, so watch your step. Fog is common on spring and summer mornings.

Flora & Fauna

You can find wildflowers along the trail nearly year-round. Watch out for poison oak.

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - Montara State Beach

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Miguel Vieira
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in McNee Ranch State Park

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in McNee Ranch State Park

#1,299

in California

#13,250

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Montara State Beach.
Jul 17, 2022 near Montara, CA
Gray Whale Cove.
Jul 17, 2022 near Montara, CA
8 am sunrise at trailhead in smokey air.
Aug 23, 2020 near Montara, CA
There two benches this point and can see beautiful ocean.
Dec 15, 2017 near Montara, CA
Grey Whale Cove and Look-Out Point from Highway 1.
Mar 13, 2019 near Montara, CA
Montara State Beach.
Jul 17, 2022 near Montara, CA

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