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Why Montara Mountain dries this way
Terrain & soilMontara Mountain sits in the Bay Area, CA area, on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. The WSW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture, and the steep terrain, about a 12.7° average grade at 502 ft, sheds water fast once the rain stops. Old San Pedro Mountain Road, Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) AKA Devil's Slide and Gray Whale Cove Trail are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 45%Partial
- Elevation
- 502 ft
- Average grade
- 12.7°
- Predominant aspect
- WSW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 19% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
CanopyPartial 45%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
Around Montara Mountain
Named trails
- Old San Pedro Mountain Road
- Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) AKA Devil's Slide
- Gray Whale Cove Trail
- San Pedro Mountain Trail
- Mile
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list; one verdict covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Montara Mountain right now?
As of the latest update, Montara Mountain is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Montara Mountain?
Montara Mountain sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 19% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
How long does Montara Mountain take to dry after rain?
Montara Mountain usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does Montara Mountain get snow in winter?
Rarely. Montara Mountain sits low and mild enough (around 502 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Montara Mountain?
Named trails at Montara Mountain include Old San Pedro Mountain Road, Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) AKA Devil's Slide, Gray Whale Cove Trail, San Pedro Mountain Trail and Mile. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Montara Mountain as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Montara Mountain?
Montara Mountain sits at roughly 502 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 12.7° grade with about 45% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the steep grade means it sheds water quickly. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Montara Mountain?
There is no real off-season at Montara Mountain: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.