A national park in Pacifica, California - part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area - with plenty of hilly hiking between ravines and ridges. 20 minute drive south of San Francisco. This location shows remnants of the 20th century coastal missile defense system infrastructure.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Mori Point. Golden Gate NP Conservancy
Short coastal bluff hike with outstanding views and wildflowers.
Short coastal bluff hike with outstanding views and wildflowers.
Easy
2.0 mi
3.2 km
3.2 km
San Pedro Valley County Park, Pacifica
Enjoy the many trails in the unspoilt hills and valleys of this great Pacifica park.
Enjoy the many trails in the unspoilt hills and valleys of this great Pacifica park.
Easy
2.3 mi
3.7 km
3.7 km
Sweeney Ridge, Golden Gate NP Conservancy
Explore the history of the Bay Area from atop Sweeney Ridge, or just come to admire the great coastal scenery.
Explore the history of the Bay Area from atop Sweeney Ridge, or just come to admire the great coastal scenery.
Moderate
3.0 mi
4.8 km
4.8 km
Guides
Short coastal bluff hike with outstanding views and wildflowers.
Explore the history of the Bay Area from atop Sweeney Ridge, or just come to admire the great coastal scenery.
Enjoy the many trails in the unspoilt hills and valleys of this great Pacifica park.
Community Trips
Located in the town of Pacifica, California, the site of the discovery
of San Francisco Bay consists of the point at which the Portola
Expedition, 1769, crossed over Sweeney Ridge, and for the first time,
came to view one of the world’s largest sheltered anchorages. From the
top of Sweeney Ridge one can see not only inland to the Bay, but north
along the ocean coast as far as Point Reyes. No structures are on the
site nor...
A little night time hike with a friend in Sweeney Ridge GGNRA along Sneath Lane Trail from the Sneath Lane Trailhead. It had been a rainy day and a misty night, but the Sneath Lane Trail is paved so we didn't have to worry about tripping over roots or deep mud. We saw a brave little banana slug and the leg remains of a fawn--probably from a coyote or mountain lion kill.Read...
Picked a perfect day to make this very scenic hike from the Sneath Lane entrance. Normally it would likely be windy and cold at the top of the ridge. This November day it was 71 degrees and very clear with views to Point Reyes and the Farallon islands. The view from the ridge includes the bay, the ocean, San Francisco, Crystal Springs reservoir and more. An abandoned Nike Missile site and a historical San Francisco bay discovery...
It was a sunny morning but I was a bit late and a cloud rose above the ridge. The second part of the trail was muddy. The sun came out eventually and the last part of the I got to see some nice scenery.The trail goes around a county jail.
Easy but pleasant hike up the Sweeney Ridge to Portola Discovery site ...
First time at this location. It was a clear, cool, and very damp morning. The track was aged 25 minutes, about 400 steps long with the following legs with varying food drops:• 65 steps of alternating 6/7s• 75 steps of alternating 7/8s• 10x7• 10x6• 10x7• 10x6There was a foot path crossing at about a 90º angle on the first leg, Fezzik followed it about 6' in both directions and went back...
San Pedro Valley County Park - Montara Mountain Tr - North Peak FR - Brooks Falls Tr
From the parking lot follow the Montara Trail towards Montara Mountain. After climbing 700 feet for ~1.3 miles you reach a bench. Take a little rest and enjoy the gorgeous view of the ocean in the distance. Now follow Brooks Falls Trail for about ~0.7 miles. On the way way you pass another bench where you can take another rest and watch the Brook Falls. Make a right at the junction to...
It's our 22nd wedding anniversary and as a tradition for these last few years, we go for a hike. This year --- it's Montara mountain. In summer Pacifica is often foggy, windy and cold. But fall is the perfect time to hike this trail. The clear skies and the terrain provide wonderful view of the ocean and surrounding area.
Reviews
