Near Whittemore Gulch Trail
Alders on Whittemore Gulch Trail
Near Whittemore Gulch Trail
Coastal view
Near Whittemore Gulch Trail
From the North Ridge Trail, you get a good view of Half Moon Bay and the Pillar Point Air Force Station.
Near Whittemore Gulch Trail
A view of the Pacific Ocean from the Whittemore Gulch Trail in the winter.
Near Whittemore Gulch Trail
Bridge crossing Wittemore Creek

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Whittemore Gulch Trail

4.6 (14 Ratings)
Fantastic views! It is hard not to love this trail.
2.5
mi
Distance
68
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.52mi
Distance
68ft
Elevation Gain
1,194ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,565ft
High Point
439ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a close competitor for the singletrack with the best scenery in the Bay Area. This trail has it all, ocean views, close contact with huge redwoods, fern canyons and creeks. The trail is not very technical so you can enjoy taking in the scenery along the way.

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Contributors
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