Montara is a region on California's coast, situated between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, characterized by the dramatic meeting of mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its landscape features Montara Mountain, rising to 1,898 feet (578 meters), alongside coastal bluffs, secluded coves, and sandy beaches. This diverse terrain, encompassing coastal scrub, wildflower meadows, and eucalyptus forests, provides a varied environment for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Montara offers a…
74
Routes
4.5
(88)
Average rating
1730
People visited

4.5
(6)
109
hikers
14.3km
04:38
650m
620m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
46
hikers
4.91km
01:33
210m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
hikers
4.78km
01:26
160m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.85km
00:48
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(8)
61
riders
11.1km
01:11
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(19)
179
riders
25.9km
02:46
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(14)
156
riders
24.3km
02:34
730m
730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(4)
109
riders
17.4km
01:57
560m
560m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(1)
33
riders
36.6km
01:39
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
17.0km
00:48
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
30
riders
14.6km
00:57
60m
60m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
15
riders
19.9km
01:05
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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77
riders
35.7km
03:37
1,070m
1,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39
riders
10.5km
01:06
290m
290m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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21
riders
26.7km
01:42
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
50.9km
03:15
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
31
runners
9.49km
00:59
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
30.8km
04:11
1,060m
1,060m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
6.48km
00:40
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
11.9km
01:43
510m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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3.0
(1)
16
riders
36.8km
02:46
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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14
riders
38.8km
02:55
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
8
riders
43.4km
03:32
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
7
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montara offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 16 routes with an average rating of 4.55 stars from more than 8,000 visitors.
Montara Mountain features popular hiking routes such as the Montara Mountain North Peak Loop, which offers climbs and summit views. The Devil's Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) multi-use path along the coast. For more options, refer to Hiking around Montara.
Yes, Montara offers easy hiking options. The Devil's Slide Trail is a relatively flat 1.3-mile (2.1 km) multi-use path suitable for various activity levels. Additional easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Montara guide.
Montara Mountain provides challenging mountain biking experiences with trails combining deteriorating pavement, gravel, and dirt surfaces. Routes like the "Montara Mountain Tour" offer varying lengths and elevation gains. More details are available in MTB Trails around Montara.
Road cycling is popular in Montara due to its scenic coastal roads and the multi-use Devil's Slide Trail. The region offers bike rides of varying difficulty, from coastal loops to mountain ascents. Specific routes are detailed in Road Cycling Routes around Montara.
Montara Mountain, rising to 1,898 feet (578 meters), is a central feature offering panoramic views. The coastline includes Montara State Beach and Gray Whale Cove State Beach. The Devil's Slide Trail is a notable 1.3-mile (2.1 km) multi-use path along dramatic cliffs.
Information regarding specific dog-friendly trails is not universally available for all routes. Visitors should check local regulations for individual trails and parks, such as Montara State Beach, before bringing dogs.
Komoot offers several guides for Montara, covering various sports and difficulty levels. These include guides for Hiking, MTB Trails, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Montara is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 8,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 16 routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
For general information related to Montara, the official website is montara.partners. Specific entities like Montara State Beach may have separate contact information.
The general phone number for Montara information is +18588606350. For specific inquiries related to Montara State Beach, the number is (650) 726-8819.
The Devil's Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) multi-use path that is generally considered family-friendly due to its paved surface and relatively flat grade. Other trails may vary in difficulty and suitability for families.

