Montara Mountain - North Peak — Attraction in Pacifica

6-15-25 Update:

Gate opened and accessible hours are from Sunrise to Sunset. Other rules and regulations applied. See photos

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This is the end of the Montara Mountin Trail and the correct name should be: "North Peak". This is part of the Montara Mountain Range that goes all the way to El Granada. As a ridge top above the San Francisco Watershed and Public Utility Commissioner, much of the access is denied, included North Peak. It is a shame that much of the public land cannot be enjoyed and...

The trail to the top is gorgeous. The vegetation is lush as the moisture from the clouds condenses on the side of the my continuously. There were thousands of ripe huckleberries we enjoyed on route. Views of Mt Tam and Mt Diablo and the rest of the bay. The ocean was blanketed in fog but the mountain rose above it. The trail is up, up, up but a manageable even grade mostly and well maintained from San Pedro County park. On my top 10 trails on the...

Great views out, and not that difficult to access via San Pedro. Unfortunately SF Water looks to have very recently fenced off the final bit to North Peak, and they did a very comprehensive job of it, so Middle Peak is the best bet for views in all directions. Could easily see Diablo, Tamalpais, and the Sutro Tower, plus down south. City was well covered in fog.

Beware the sun, there is essentially no shade up high, and you're likely to get...