Montara Mountain Hike

What I love about the Bay Area is the crazy diverse geography. A steep mountain hike next to a beach is rewarding for multiple reasons: Good workout and better views! The only thing that can make it better ist that your pooch can come along!!

Monterra state park is south of Pacifica and north of Half Moon Bay. Its a lovely little park, tucked away near the California coast. The bottom part the of trail and the park are shaded and cool. With some elevation, the terrain becomes more "desert" like and shrubby. Our hike was sunny and warm but that just made the dip in the sea all the more rewarding!

Here's the trailhead start point:

Some  highlights:

1. Distance: ~7-8 miles
2. ​Time: ~3 hours
3. Elevation: 1600 feet elevation gain
4. Recommendations: sunscreen, hat, running clothes, trail running shoes, water!