Walking the Devil’s Slide Trail: Everything You Need to Know
🌊 Walking the Devil’s Slide Trail: Everything You Need to Know 🚶♀️
📍The Devil’s Slide Trail is an easy coastal walk with breathtaking ocean views, located between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay’s Coastside. It's part of the California Coastal trail, which aims to make the entire state's coastline walkable. Here's everything you need to know about this stunning hike:
🗺️ Where is the Devil's Slide?
- The northern edge of the Devil’s Slide starts in southern Pacifica, just before Highway One enters the Tom Lantos tunnel.
- The southern end starts where Highway One emerges from the tunnel, near Gray Whale Cove State Beach Park.
⏰ How Long is the Trail?
- It's a 1.2 mile one-way hike or a 2.4 mile round trip from the north end parking lot to the south end parking lot.
👹 Why is it Called the Devil’s Slide?
- Positioned between San Pedro Ridge and Montara Mountain, the Devil's Slide is a 900-foot cliff consisting of shale and sandstone. Its erosion-prone nature is the reason behind its devilish name.
🚗 Where to Park at Devil’s Slide?
- There are limited parking spots: 13 on the north end and 24 on the south end. Arrive early or late to secure a spot. Parking lots are open from 8am to dusk.
🚌 Can I Take the Bus to Devil’s Slide?
- Taking the #17 Samtrans bus is an option, but it runs every two hours on weekends, making it not very practical.
🔍 What to Watch Out For on the Trail:
1️⃣ Nesting Sea Birds: Keep an eye out for Peregrine Falcons, Pigeon Guillemots, Brandt’s Cormorants, Common Murres, and Western Gulls.
2️⃣ Marine Mammals: Look for migratory Gray and Humpback Whales, Elephant Seals, Sea Lions, and various species of dolphins.
3️⃣ Watch the Waves: Find benches and lookout scopes along the trail to admire the mesmerizing waves.
4️⃣ WWII Bunkers: Explore an old WWII air defense bunker near the parking lot, but be cautious as the cliffs are not stable.
Experience the beauty of Devil's Slide Trail, a coastal gem offering stunning ocean views and abundant wildlife. 🌅 #DevilsSlideTrail #CaliforniaCoastalTrail #HikingCalifornia #OceanViews #WildlifeWatch #PacificCoast #TrailBlazers #ExploreNature #CaliforniaHiking #CoastalBeauty
