Photos: Preview of new Devil’s Slide trail
Image credit Barry Parr
We had the opportunity to take a preview hike on the new Devil's Slide trail. The vistas are amazing and the atmosphere is quiet. The trail is scheduled to open officially at the end of March.
Image credit Barry Parr
We started at the south entrance, just below the tunnel opening. Parking is limited to about ten spaces
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There are still construction crews on the site, and the bathrooms are not quite ready for the public.
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Once you reach the gate, the sounds of traffic from Highway 1 drop away, and you can hear the surf. The trail is a essentially a two-lane paved road. Crews were adding stripes for a bike lane when we were there.
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The trail offers views of peregrine falcons, including this one of a nesting pair.
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Visitors are not able to go climbing off either side of the trail.
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The climbs can be tempting.
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Visitors with binoculars will be able to observe the murres nesting on Devil's Slide Rock.
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The walk to the north entrance is about one and half miles. It's mostly a gentle uphill walk going north.
Plus, a little video to give you a more dynamic idea of what you’ll see.
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