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Beginner hike: Montara Mountain Loop via Gray Whale Cove Trail - 5 miles

Beginner hike: Montara Mountain Loop via Gray Whale Cove Trail - 5 miles

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This trail has a great mix of beautiful Ocean views along with some wooded areas. There is a steep downhill part but all in all this is a beginner hike.
Meet at 10AM - we will leave by 10.10AM sharp and plan to finish by 12.30-12.45PM.
Please bring a jacket - it is often foggy and windy by the ocean. Hiking shoes and poles recommended.

Note: No cell reception at parking lot

-Where we meet: Meet at the trailhead. I will wear a red cap like in my picture :)
-Parking: Gray Whale Cove Trail Parking Lot
Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacifica, CA 94044
-Miles: about 5
-Hiking Plan (for guidance only, not the exact route we will follow) : https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/montara-mountain-north-peak-loop-trail

Covid Protocol:

  • You MUST bring a mask to any event, but only wear it if we pass people on a trail.
  • Always maintain a 6 ft distance from everyone.
  • DO NOT attend if you are sick, coughing, sneezing, or have been around anyone who is sick.
  • To protect the group, we will turn away anyone who appears sick or doesn't bring a mask. No hard feelings :)

Liability Waiver: The organizers of this event are not expert hiking guides. By participating in this event, you agree to indemnify & hold harmless the organizers/event hosts from any & all liability & claims that arise from your participation.

COVID-19 safety measures

Masks required
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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Gray Whale Cove Trail Parking
Pacific Coast Hwy · Pacifica, CA