McNee Ranch State Park

Awesome hiking and biking trails. Old Pedro Mountain Road Trail goes all the way to Pacifica and avoids bicycling or walking on highway 1. If you just want to go to double slide there's a short Trail to gray whale Cove for hikers and bikes then again avoids the most dangerous stretch of highway 1.

Perfect place to visit if you want to get some good family time with a scenic hike in the mountains. This is not a difficult trail and should be ok for most people to do. At each turn along the trail you are treated to a different view, starting with panoramic views of the pacific looking initially towards the North and then gradually moving to a south facing view towards Montara State Beach. Carry enough water and make sure you have a pair of walking shoes on!!

Montara Mountain (also called McNee Ranch) is part of Montara State Beach. The mountain is a northern spur of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The highest point in the 690-acre ranch rises to 1,898 feet above sea level. We did nice 9 miles hike with over 2,000 feet elevation gained. We park at Montara State Beach. Parking is free, but no restroom, no water in the area. Bring hiking poles or expect to slowdown in some areas.

Was on the top of my list. Beautiful. Majestic views. Flowers everywhere. The mist is cool. Windy so never hot. Small hares, small birds all over the place. Challenging trails as well as easy ones make it accessible for all. Not wheelchair friendly.

It was a walking between a water and bridge experience. The view was spectacular. There are different ways to get on top and get more adventures. We had been on surface since we went there with our 7 month baby. It’s so scenic.