COASTAL TRAIL AT LANDS END
The California Coastal Trail Corridor at Lands End supports rich and
diverse wildlife habitat as well as dramatic visitor experiences. These wave- and wind-carved headlands west of the Golden Gate connect
two popular landmarks: the Cliff House and the Palace of the Legion of Honor.
The trails offer breathtaking 30-mile views stretching from the
Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and Point Reyes to the Farallon
Islands and Pacific Ocean. Closer to shore, the remnants of shipwrecks
testify to the rugged nature of the coastline.
Completed Site Improvements
Coastal Trail East of Mile Rock
Located directly east of Dead Man’s Point, this site is frequented by bird watchers from near and far. The work done at this site, completed in 2007, increased canopy and understory bird habitat and boosted tree species diversity. Another project site is located in the former landslide feature west of the Veterans Memorial Hospital. Our work there improved drainage and reduced erosion in one of the richest bird habitats along the Coastal Trail corridor.
Merrie Way
The new trailhead and overlook at Merrie Way provides the main entrance to the Coastal Trail at Lands End. In 2008, we expanded parking facilities and restored views and habitat. Informal trails were also closed in this area to protect coastal dune scrub and wetland habitat.
This project received the 2010 Beautification Award from San Francisco Beautiful.
USS San Francisco Memorial Overlook
Situated just above the Coastal Trail, this unique spot offers expansive views of the Golden Gate and Marin Headlands. Completed in late 2010, upgrades to parking area and overlook include improved visitor accessibility, re-paving and configuration of the parking lot, and the addition of permeable surfaces with native plantings for improved drainage and water recycling.
Future Actions
- Eagle's Point Overlook: Restoration and improvements to the Eagle’s Point Trailhead and Overlook will
create an accessible trail from Eagle’s Point at the edge of the Sea Cliff
neighborhood.
- Volunteer-driven natural and cultural resource stewardship will continue, including ongoing habitat restoration carried out by the Park Stewardship program.
Before Reconstruction
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After
Reconstruction
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Cleared view of the Golden Gate Bridge
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Key Contributors
This project was made possible by generous philanthropic support from the Richard
and Rhoda Goldman Fund, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and the Coastal Conservancy. Our deep gratitude goes to these lead funders and the members of the
Parks Conservancy for their support of work at Lands End.
Support Our Work
Donate
If you are interested in learning about
how you can support improvements at Lands End please contact Development Director Kathryn
Morelli by e-mail or call (415)
561-3050.
Get Dirty
Lend a hand! We rely on community
support to maintain the amazing landscape improvements at Lands End.
It’s fun, it’s healthy, it makes a HUGE difference, and it's easy to get
started. To learn more, visit our volunteer page or
call us at (415) 561-3077.
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