Trip Notes - McNee Ranch State Park: Montara Mountain

Photo: Rocky at the top of North Peak.

Trail Head: Hwy 1 across from Montara State Beach.

Weather: Sunny and breezy, 53 degrees.

Mileage: Proposed was 8.0 miles but we took a short-cut which made it about 7.2 miles.

Elevation: 84 ft at trail head, 1873 ft at the top of North Peak for a 1789 ft. change.

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous 8-mile partial loop.

No parking fees.

Leashed dogs are welcome.

Dinner: the Flying Fish Cafe in Half Moon Bay.

Participants: (7) Jackie & Dave Lederle, Alice and Steven Fotheringham, Barbara Hayes, Jill Duthie, Becky Teberg.

Comments: Windy and the surf was high. 22 ft waves! Surprised to walk on granite on the upper part of the trail. The fish, salmon, shrimp and scallop tacos were awesome.