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Mori Point

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  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  5. Mori Point
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“Sea salt, wind, and water surround this point. ”

Phil DiGirolamo
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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

Lollipop

292' 89 m

High

38' 11 m

Low

331' 101 m

Up

330' 101 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

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Family Friendly Plenty of levels to these headlands. Ocean level, first bluff, and then the peak. Take your time and enjoy it all.

Overview

This point is a study in geology. Current erosion along the bluffs is always occurring, and this is a great route that showcases it all.

Need to Know

By the bluffs there are steep drop offs.

Description

As you begin this route, you are under the canopy of the trees. As you approach the beach, the trees make way for more open landscapes and chaparral.

Take the first left onto the Lishumsha Trail and as soon as it joins the California Coastal Trail, go right. At the beach you'll see the Bootleggers Steps Trail to your left. Climb up to the top and work your way out to the edge. Not too close though!

When you head back, stay right along the Mori Bluff Trail. There will be some climbing and it will connect to the Mori Ridge Trail. After you reach the top, backtrack and look left for the Timigtac Trail.

Follow this until you see the California Coastal Trail on your left. You'll now start making your way downward. Follow this trail back to the Lishumsha Trail and on back to finish your loop.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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The "Grand Stairway" at Bootleggers Cove.
Mar 29, 2016 near Pacifica, CA
Out for a morning walk.
Mar 29, 2016 near Pacifica, CA
Mori Point. I have seen fishermen on the beach, but it is difficult to reach.
Sep 19, 2020 near Pacifica, CA
Coastline views near Mori Point.
Apr 4, 2016 near Pacifica, CA
Looking South from Mori Headlands.
Mar 11, 2016 near Pacifica, CA
Looking down at Pacifica from the 4k route.
Mar 11, 2016 near Pacifica, CA

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Feb 13, 2022
Shivi K
3mi — 2h 00m
Nov 11, 2020
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Aug 8, 2020
Ran Tao
Hiked with Yu. This is our first hike since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 4.4mi — 2h 31m
Jul 25, 2020
Sandeep Goyal
Jul 2, 2020
Shantanu Gudihal
Jun 28, 2020
Alex Lu
Jan 20, 2020
Megan Arnold
trail run 3mi
Aug 27, 2019
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