Project Description

Located on a rugged coastal promontory in Pacifica, this park site supports habitat for the most endangered land reptile in North America—the San Francisco garter snake. Past land use, the introduction of non-native plants, and the absence of established trails had damaged vital wetland and grassland habitats. Lack of trails also severely limited opportunities for visitors to enjoy this gorgeous parkland.

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and National Park Service teamed up to restore the natural flow of water from the hills into three ponds, creating better habitat for the endangered San Francisco garter snake and threatened California red-legged frog.

Also, an elevated trail with wooden decking was installed above Mori Road, letting wildlife cross safely beneath it from wetland to grassy upland habitats—while allowing visitors to explore without disturbing any of the wildlife. A new viewing platform—with benches and gathering spaces overlooking the southern pond—makes a great place to observe wetland wildlife in action!

Other recent accomplishments include:

A network of trails, including an accessible loop, established throughout the site
New directional signage installed
33 acres of wetland, grassland, and coastal scrub habitat currently being restored
A key section of the Coastal Trail recently completed, providing future links to the north and south

None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the support of the Pacifica community and all our dedicated volunteers. Thank you!

For more information on the Mori Point Trail, click here.