Near Montara Mountain Trail
View of the water.
Near Montara Mountain Trail
San Pedro Valley Park Visitor Center
Near Montara Mountain Trail
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.
Near Montara Mountain Trail
Pacifica from Montara Mountain Trail.
Near Montara Mountain Trail
Linda Mar from Montara Mountain Trail.

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Montara Mountain Trail

4.6 (8 Ratings)
2.3
mi
Distance
1,189
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.27mi
Distance
1,189ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,382ft
High Point
193ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Awesome trail going one way counter clockwise using Brooks Creek Trail on the way down during the pandemic of 2020. The trail begins with gradual switch backs through Eucalyptus with some good views of Linda Mar beach along the way. Opens up into chaparral as you reach the ridge. Brooks Creek Trail looks out over the lush canyon and spring waterfall on the other side of the canyon. Lots of wildflowers in spring.

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