Pedro Point Headlands Trail is a 2.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pacifica, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Secret little coastal hike with unparalleled views of the San Francisco peninsula shoreline. An area of outstanding coastline and natural habitat of several endangered species, the Pedro Point Headlands tower above Linda Mar beach and the southern most point of Pacifica. Now publicly owned, these lands are slowly recovering from dirt-bike use and are gradually being nursed back to health with plans to eventually open series of official trails. Not being well known and without a signpost in sight, if you head up here there's a fair chance you'll have the whole park to yourself!
- If you enjoy this area and are interested in restoring it to its former glory, consider volunteering for the Pedro Point Headland Stewardship Project funded by the California Coastal Conservancy. - Motorized vehicles are prohibited from the park and can cause further damage to the wildlife. Please consider reporting violations to the Park Police on 415-561-5505.
February 21, 2021It was a great moderate hike with beautiful views. Not so much shade.
February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021February 7, 2021Nice short hike with great views of the Pacific Ocean. Lots of steep parts of the trail with loose gravel so I’d be careful and wear hiking shoes. Not a lot of trees along the path so it gets pretty warm. Parking is limited. We ended up parking by the Devil’s Slide Trail entrance.
February 6, 2021January 18, 2021Gorgeous walk with stunning ocean view. Recommend counter-clock wise for evening stroll. Prepare for strong wind. Will come back for wild flowers for spring.
January 16, 2021This is a relatively short trail which typically has incredible ocean views. But today was extremely foggy and without being able to see the ocean, you really realize the half of the trail is a pretty uninspiring fire road. I have done this hike many times and love it but I would only recommend it for a clear day. Only passed by a couple small groups so it was fairly quiet and peaceful. My dog had a great time zooming up and down the hills along the way.
January 13, 2021January 11, 2021This is a fantastic trail you can really get out “into” the ocean and I think the views are better than Mori point which is amazing too. We did half the loop then navigated over to devils slide, did that and did the other half of loop. This way we got a longer hike and had zero parking issues
December 18, 2020November 24, 2020November 21, 2020November 9, 2020October 25, 2020If you can, go early and park at the Devil’s Slide North Parking area, near the restrooms. A short hike, but depending on the day, can be very cool and windy, so dress in layers, if you go early. We took the counter-clockwise trail which provides more shade and has a moderate to steep incline. The views are pretty amazing and you can see Shelter Cove and Pacifica Beach down below.
October 25, 2020Gorgeous views of the coast. My pup had an amazing time.
October 23, 2020October 18, 2020Beautiful trail! Not crowded at all. Trees at the top provide shade for a picnic lunch! Kids did well with the climbs, great views. Some mountain bikers to avoid on the lower trails. No parking at devil’s slide so we parked in gravel lot in front of Ace hardware, more parking available there. Follow trail along highway and into the woods.
October 18, 2020Loose gravel on steep descending slope, but gorgeous sweeping views of the beach
October 3, 2020September 23, 2020September 19, 2020September 17, 2020nice for medium fit people. some good climbs
September 13, 2020Awesome, short but a lot of inclined.
September 7, 2020Good short hike with nice views. Steep incline some parts.
August 20, 2020Amazing views- beautiful hike!
August 11, 2020The initial climb was tough! But absolutely worth it once you see the views.
August 9, 2020Went on a Sunday and parked at devils slide parking lot to access the trail. Watch the weather forecast before going, when we got to the viewpoint, it was completely covered by fog but only 30 minutes later it was totally clear.
August 2, 2020Great views and pleasant hike. Start is uphill but reasonable. Lots of poison oak.
July 26, 2020Nice views, lots of elevation gain at the beginning. Some steep pebbly parts, so I would suggest wearing hiking shoes or bring a walking stick. Also, there are lots of poison oaks so I would also wear long socks and pants to be safe.
July 21, 2020Incredible views, great plantlife, and a good workout. 5/5
