2.8 miles
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:18:13
Avg time

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Half Moon Bay
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #60522 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59666 in Trail Running
    • #27417 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking

Double-wide gravel path with public parking at both ends. Gated access to the path currently restricted to weekends (Sat-Sun) and holidays. Valley crossing in the southern third includes several switchback turns which can be a challenge for novice riders.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cowell-Purisima Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    49 ft
  • Altitude min
    64 ft
  • Altitude max
    147 ft
  • Altitude start
    98 ft
  • Altitude end
    148 ft
  • Grade
    0.3%
  • Grade max
    -19%
  • Grade min
    20.3%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    4,347 ft
  • Distance flat
    4,268 ft
  • Avg time
    00:18:13
  • Avg reverse time
    00:22:56
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      6 Months
      • 3 rides
      • 16 miles avg distance
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      • 22 rides
      • Last: Mar 22, 2025

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