Purisima Creek Trail
Half Moon Bay · California
3.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
41 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
White Circle
3.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
41 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
White Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Mostly Sunny0.7" of rain expected today.
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This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Saturday
a high near 60°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance
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About This Trail
A wide, scenic dirt fire road that runs alongside Purisima Creek under a dense canopy of second-growth redwoods. It features a steady, physically demanding climb up to Skyline Boulevard with no technical obstacles.
Mountain Biking in Half Moon Bay
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Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
White Circle
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Purisima Creek Trail FAQ
Where is Purisima Creek Trail?
Purisima Creek Trail is a mountain bike trail near Half Moon Bay, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Purisima Creek Trail?
Purisima Creek Trail is 3.8 miles long, rated white circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 41 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Purisima Creek Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.7" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Purisima Creek Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Half Moon Bay include Ridgeline, V.I,P.s, Clipper Ridge Trail, Clipper Ridge Trail (God's), French Trail (God's). Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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