Home All TrailsPacifica to Monterey - Coastal Drive

Moderate

On-Road

🇺🇸 United States

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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: US-CA-05

Pacifica to Monterey - Coastal Drive

Added on 16 Jun 2026

Logged by @mk47

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive on smooth paved surfaces, connecting Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Bay.

ID: US-CA-05

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Pacifica to Monterey - Coastal Drive

California, United States

TrailX

Difficulty

Moderate

Surface

64% Paved

Tortuosity Index

1.35

Distance

166.73 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 85%

Moderate (3-8%): 13%

Steep (>8%): 2%

Origin Coordinates

37.598177°N / -122.499640°E

Target Coordinates

36.600012°N / -121.894686°E

Max Gradient

11.4%

Peak Elev.

115M

Ascent

522M

Water Cross

Contributor

@mk47

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

Adhere to speed limits; watch for coastal fog and slow-moving traffic. Plan for scenic stops.

Navigation Log

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	NE Start Point	-1%	2H
2.1 km	SW Continue on track	5%	2H
4.1 km	SW Steep Ascent	11%	2H
5.6 km	S Terrain Change	4%	2H
6.9 km	SW Terrain Change	-3%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

Sampling Micro-Climate...

37.5982, -122.4996

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 37.5982, -122.4996 @ 3m

Quick Stats

Distance

166.73 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

0m - 115m

Max Elevation

115 m

Max Gradient

11.4%

9.1%

Highlights

Half Moon Bay
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+522 m

Total Descent

-519 m

Ruggedness Index

A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.

6.2

Tortuosity Index

The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.

1.35

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)85%

Moderate (3-8%)13%

Steep (>8%)2%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved64%

Unpaved36%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

64%

Gravel

14%

Dirt Track

22%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 31

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 36.599796

MAX LAT: 37.599538

MIN LON: -122.515964

MAX LON: -121.765081

Point Spacing: 98.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0