MORI POINT
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.
Completed Site Improvements
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
For more information on the Mori Point Trail, click here.
Before Reconstruction
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After Reconstruction
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| Previous trail obstructing wildlife passage between wetland habitats. |
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Elevated trail providing an open corridor for sensitive wetland species. |
Key Contributors
None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the
support of the Pacifica community and all our dedicated volunteers.
Thank you.
Support Our Work
Donate
If you are interested in learning about
how you can support improvements at Mori Point 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 Mori Point. 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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