Pacifica Mori Point 8.2 Mile Moderate Hike

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Level: Moderate
Total Distance: 8.2 miles (out-and-back with loops)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Change: 909 feet
Facilities: Restrooms available at the Taco Bell Cantina break stop (none on the trail otherwise)

Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs. Learn more: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/

Breaks: We will take a 30-minute snack/early dinner break at the Taco Bell Cantina (the beachfront one at Linda Mar) about halfway through, and short breaks as needed to keep the group hiking together. Wait at each intersection for a hike leader.

Pace: Leisurely — nobody gets left behind.

Sun exposure: This hike is fully exposed with no shade. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/

Recommended Maps:
NPS Mori Point: https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/sb-mori-2008-508_4-15-26.pdf

GPS Coordinates for meeting place:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMe2zZBByHeVXiGz5?g_st=ic
Degrees Decimal Format for Google Maps: 37.6251844, -122.4883832

Nearest street address: 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 (Sharp Park Golf Course)

Getting there:
Please use the Google maps link at the top to plan your own route from your home.

Weather and sunset:
Check the forecast before you leave: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/pacifica
Sunset on Oct 31 is 6:12 PM — we'll be back at the cars well before dark.

Meeting place
Parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course, 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA
Parking: Free lot by the Sharp Park Golf Course. Start from the south end. The Mori Point trailhead lot itself only fits a handful of cars, so we meet at the golf course lot. There's also street parking along Lakeside Dr and Fairway Dr. Parking is limited on Saturdays, so please carpool if you can, and plan to arrive early.

Carpooling
We will use this link for carpooling: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kx8yjc

Hiking Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-paddle-e3bc4e7-7

Hiking Directions:
Start at the parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course.
-> From the parking lot, head north on Bradford Way
-> Left on Lakeside Ave
-> Left on the Promenade
-> Up the stairs
-> Right on Headlands Trail, then right onto Mori Point
-> Short break at Mori Point to enjoy the views
-> Take Bluff Trail south to Rockaway Beach
-> Continue south with short stops at Pacifica State Beach and San Pedro Beach
-> Lunch break at the Taco Bell Cantina
-> Return north the same way: beach to Rockaway, Bluff Trail back up to Mori Point, Headlands Trail to the Promenade, then Bradford Way back to the parking lot

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