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Old San Pedro Mtn. Road/North Peak

Nearby Town: San Francisco, California
Ride Type: Out and Back
Trail Type: Dirt Road 100%
Distance: 12.00 miles (19.31 KM)
Duration: 1 - 2 Hours
Elevation Gain: 1800 Feet (548 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Beginners
User Density: not specified.



Ride Summary:
Out-and-back on access roads.

Trail Description:
Get on the road and head on up to the rangers house.

-Take a left and head on up the dirt trail. Stay on the main trail.

-At about 2 and a half miles you hit a intersection, go straight and shift down you will need some low gears.

-You are almost there when you get to the antenna towers.

-Go by the first one and head to the next. There is a hard left, it will be easy to see.

-Within a few feet there will be a rutted right turn, this leads to a small clearing.

-Take the small trail to the left. Go up and take a look.

-Just turn around and enjoy.

How to get there:
From San Francisco take HWY 1 south for about 20 to 25 miles. The trailhead is on the left side just past Devil's Slide. If there is nowhere to park at the gate head on down to the Montara Stae Beach parking lot, it's on the left.

Additional Notes:
Watch out for others.


Posted by: Davfrst on 9/5/2007
Great local ride i live in Pacifica and do this all the time. I would not call the descent boring! Hand fatiguing maybe but not boring! Views are incredible on clear days, on RARE clear days, fog can be heavy. Can also be accessed from Pacifica side.


Posted by: Mitch on 11/29/1999
Beginners will walk the steep part of the climb, about 1/3 of a mile. The fireroad is a great way to access some of the steepest rocky descending in the bay area. The fireroad is a tough climb, but really boring to descend. The view from the top is great.




 



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