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1.8 miles
Distance
874 ft
Climb
-246 ft
Descent
00:27:00
Avg time
628 ft
Altitude change
1,609 ft
Altitude min
2,244 ft
Altitude max
1,616 ft
Altitude start
2,244 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
58.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,402 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:27:00
Avg time

Simas Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Toro Regional Park
    Monterey, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278844 in Trail Running
    • #269759 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    Mar - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Monterey County Resource Management Agency

This is the trail that continues from Ollason Peak, the popular access to Pipeline, to Black Mountain and Simas Peak (2250 ft). Parts of this trail are extremely steep (nearing 30%). Combined with the typically dry hardpack covered with a thin layer of loose gravel, providing limited grip, both the climb and descends can be difficult or impossible to bike. Several large ruts run through the trail. Most of the trail is 3-7 ft wide. The amazing views of both the Monterey Bay and the valley on the other side make the hike-a-bike well worth doing if you have the courage and skills required.

Access Info

This trail continues up after Ollason Peak; instead of turning left towards Pipeline and the other trails, keep heading up on the trail that is visible from Ollason Peak.

Disclaimer

Very steep, loose trail. Access at your own risk. Few people venture here, plan accordingly.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Simas Peak Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2020 @ 7:21am
Aug 31, 2020
 reporter Currently Closed due to the River Fire.
Nov 8, 2019 @ 1:20pm
Nov 8, 2019
Slightly overgrown. Fixed rope on the trail at the steepest section. Couldn't help but laugh as its totally unnecessary.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Simas Peak

        ▼ Where is Simas Peak located?
        Simas Peak is located in Toro Regional Park, Monterey, California, United States. It is part of the Toro Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.56939, -121.66531.
        ▼ How hard is Simas Peak?
        Simas Peak is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Simas Peak?
        Simas Peak has 874 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 246 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,609 ft to 2,244 ft.
        ▼ How long is Simas Peak?
        Simas Peak is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simas Peak?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Simas Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Simas Peak?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Simas Peak are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Simas Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simas Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Simas Peak?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Simas Peak. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Simas Peak?
        Simas Peak is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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