Pedro Point Coastal Trail

Project Overview

The Pedro Point Coastal Trail project is a trail planning project in coastal San Mateo County. The proposed trail would connect the City of Pacifica with the Devil’s Slide Trail and open space at Pedro Point Headlands via a multi-use pathway that provides a beautiful, easy-to-use alternative to Highway 1, completing this gap in the Coastal Trail. This map shows the approximate proposed alignment of the trail.

Overview Map of Pedro Point Coastal Trail Connection

Next Phase Planning

Beginning January, 2026

This next phase of planning work (expected to carry through the end of 2027) will comprise community and Tribal engagement, technical studies, preparation of permit applications, and completion of 60% project designs for the Pedro Point Headlands of the California Coastal Trail.

To be included on a mailing list for project updates, please email Erin Gravley at erin.gravley (at) scc.ca.gov.

Project History

A Feasibility Study/Conceptual Design was conducted by the Coastal Conservancy from 2019-2020 to look at route options for the Pedro Point Coastal Trail. The report is available by request by emailing erin.gravley (at) scc.ca.gov (as the Conservancy works to remediate its website contents to make materials accessible to Californias of all abilites).

Simulation of trail as seen from Highway 1 in Pacifica

Simulation of trail through open space at Pedro Point Headlands

Segments of trail in the Feasibility Study/Conceptual Design

The next steps needed to turn this trail from a plan into reality include developing detailed design and engineering plans; conducting further community engagement; developing environmental documentation; acquiring permits; fundraising; and partnering with a park agency to manage to the trail.

If you would like to be included on the mailing list for future updates, please email Erin Gravley at erin.gravley (at) scc.ca.gov.