Montara - Pacifica Hike (12+ mi / 3100 ft - streneous)

A gorgeous trail with front-row views of the mighty Pacific Ocean!
We’ll start at Gray Whale Cove (yes, the one with the amazing scenery—and no, we probably won’t see actual whales), then huff and puff our way up toward North Peak. Fair warning: some sections are steep enough to make your calves question your life choices.
That’s the tough part! Once we conquer the climb, things get much easier. We’ll stroll across the ridge, soak in the views, and make our way to San Pedro Valley County Park for a well-earned lunch break (aka: reward time).
After lunch, we’ll loop back via a different route to Gray Whale Cove—because variety is the spice of hiking!
Level: Strenuous
Total Distance: 12+ miles loop
Hiking Time: approx 6 hours
Elevation Change: 3100+ feet
What to Bring: 2+ l water, food/snacks (for lunch break)
Facilities: bathrooms at trailhead and at the midpoint
Meeting Place: Gray whale Cove Parking Lot
Parking Fee: none
Car Pool: For safeties and environmental reasons, Car pooling is recommended (*https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/wkxbe8*)
Warning:
If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you.
Release of Liability:
The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for their own safety.