The Earthquake Trail is a short interpretive loop with insight to the geological and historical significance of the San Andreas Tectonic Fault Zone. The fault lies where the Pacific plate and the North American plate meet to create geologic uplift and subduction.

The paved Earthquake Trail leads through the Point Reyes meadow ecosystem

Morning sun beams through the healthy oak trees on the Earthquake Trail

Mule deer are commonly found just off the Earthquake Trail

Halfway through the Earthquake Trail, the path follows a creek and affords good wildlife viewing

Two mule deer graze adjacent to the Earthquake Trail

Old Man's Beard is ubiquitous in Point Reyes and quite prevalent on the Earthquake Trail

The San Andreas Fault is actually a system of fault lines extending over 780 miles in length

Coastal Fog provides perennial moisture to flora even during periods of drought