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Peak Mountain – Montara Mountain Cave loop from Montara

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Peak Mountain – Montara Mountain Cave loop from Montara

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Peak Mountain – Montara Mountain Cave loop from Montara

03:39

9.12km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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467 m

Alpaca farm

Highlight • Structure

This might be the biggest highlight all day for small (and even adult) kids: the herd of cute alpacas are in a fenced meadow right along the street and are used to human observers.

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1.94 km

Stranded yacht high on a mountain

Highlight • Structure

Unexpected sight in a forested street far away from the ocean. Abandoned restoration project or just parked here a little long?

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3.02 km

Steep stairs section

Highlight • Trail

The ridge climbed by Alta Vista Trail is so steep in this section, that stairs are needed to climb it safely and reduce erosion.

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4.36 km

Peak Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Westernmost peak of the several summits on Montara Mountain. It has the best views to the south along the coast.

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4.49 km

Montara Mountain Cave

Highlight • Cave

True explorers venture here a few steps off the trail to scope out this small cave. It can provide a little protection in the event of a sudden storm.

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4.60 km

Alta Vista Trail / Cave Trail - Montara Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alta Vista Trail (on some maps referred to as Cave Trail) is a somewhat steep but fantastic hiking trail with stunning views to Peak Mountain, and down along the coast to the South

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8.01 km

San Pedro Mountain Rd, Montara Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Southern end of the old road that leads across the western flank and summit of Montara Mountain from Pacifica to Montara

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

3.53 km

1.67 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

3.53 km

1.67 km

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Today

Thursday 28 May

17°C

9°C

96 %

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Peak Mountain – Montara Mountain Cave loop from Montara

Alpaca farm

Stranded yacht high on a mountain

Steep stairs section

Peak Mountain

Montara Mountain Cave

Alta Vista Trail / Cave Trail - Montara Mountain

San Pedro Mountain Rd, Montara Trailhead

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