Morrison Canyon Road has served as a beloved public pathway since 1877, when county surveyors established it as a non-motorized route connecting Vargas Plateau farms to Washington Township (now Fremont). This scenic path near Vargas Plateau Regional Park provides stunning natural vistas that attract walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, stargazers, equestrians, and drivers alike. A private landowner on Vargas Plateau has requested that the county transfer the easternmost 1,000 feet of Morrison Canyon Road for use as a personal driveway. This request came in 2021, followed by a $10,000 campaign contribution in July 2022.
Community Response
More than 750 community members have signed a petition opposing this privatization and supporting the inclusion of Morrison Canyon Road in the city of Fremont’s 2025 Active Transportation Plan. The city has jurisdiction over the north side of the road and must approve any “vacation” of the public right-of-way.
Take Action Now
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Oakland to decide whether to “vacate” (privatize) this public trail.
● Submit written comments to the Board of Supervisors via the Clerk of the Board, cb*@***ov.org (additional emails posted below) and send a copy to wy*****@********************cy.net.
● Sign the online petition at https://tinyurl.com/wtkzwez6 or use QR code:
More info: https://tricityvoice.com/morrison-canyon-road-signage/
● Attend the hearing in person or via Zoom;
Zoom Link: (14086380968, 93981572808#)
Feel free to share your personal experiences as the landowner will appear with a phalanx of employees, architects, family members and lawyers to state the giveaway is in the public’s interest. Your voice matters in preserving this treasured public space for current and future generations of trail users.
william yragui
Co-founder
Mission Peak Conservancy
