Photos: Preview of new Devil’s Slide trail
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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.
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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.