Sweeney Ridge, Pacifica, CA

Near the coastal town of Pacifica, Sweeney Ridge provides views of the Pacific ocean as well as the San Francisco bay. The ridge can be approached from the west via the Mori Ridge Trail (described below) or the east via Sneath Lane (see April 9th hike).

To get to the Mori Ridge trail head, Take Highway 1 and turn east onto Mori Ridge Road and continue uphill past Shelldance Nursery. Parking is available at the end of the nursery.

Take Mori Ridge trail 1.3 miles until reaching Sweeney Ridge trail. From here you may turn back, or continue on Sweeney Ridge trail until you hit a Nike Missile Control site or reach Sneath Lane or Bacquaino trail further beyond that. Total elevation change is around 1000ft.

Pacific coast, west side


SF Bay. Note Sign Hill Park in the distance.

Trail: Mori Ridge + Sweeney Ridge trails, 4.6 mi round trip
Difficulty: Moderate (elevation change)

Photos courtesy of Mike Y.