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

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Conditions

Clear
55°
54°
71°
10 mph
Gust17 mph
5:47 AM
8:31 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

20% top-layer soil moisture62°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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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Trail Details

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 are the current riding conditions for Purisima Creek Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 71°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Purisima Creek Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Half Moon Bay include Ridgeline, Deer Creek Trail, V.I,P.s, Flat Top Trail, Clipper Ridge Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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