Visiting Local Parks (#4): Devil’s Slide Trail, Pacifica

You can never judge the book by its name:

As diabolic and vicious it may sound, Devil’s Slide is one of the most peaceful sanctuaries for Bay Area citizens. Hike here is very easy too.

If you are avid reader, you may remember me talking about this trail briefly on this post 🙂
It is basically a coastal trail that runs along the Highway 1 by the Pacific Ocean. The trail stretches about 1.5 miles parallel to the highway tunnel in Pacifica.

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Trail head is located on South and North end of the tunnel, and the small parking lots are located on either point. If you are starting from the South entrance, get ready for gusty greeting as you weave through rugged crevice of high standing rocks.

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Contrary to its barren and rough exterior, Devil’s Slide is home for wildlife under the water and above ground.

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Just like opening the first chapter of novel with rather intimidating title, you may find something surprisingly uplifting as the story progresses. You just have to accept some darkness in order to appreciate the light.

Hiking along the crevice and hearing nothing but the winds’ roar can shrink one’s heart into dry fruit of fig inside the ribcage. Putting you in the mood to expect for something ominous.

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Although the trail had no sign of blooming flowers to entertain my color ravenous eyes, a view from the edge of rocks quietly revealed the inherent beauty of this planet’s faces.

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As the end of the trail started to become visible in sight, the sky in the north parted with clear blue and thick pile of fog slowly tumbled down the hills.

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Soon the hills will be engulfed by the mystic spell of Bay Area weather.

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That gaping hole beneath heavy hill is highway tunnel.
Devil’s Slide Trail runs parallel to the tunnel with many twist and turn along the bare rocks on the coast and slightly devilish incline.

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One of the only sign of flowering vegetation I found on Devil’s Slide. Abundance of silence and moisture in the air was feeding the plants.

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On the hike back to the South entrance.

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…and there is a devil. Peeking its head from the waves. His head becoming lodge for dozens of traveling birds who need place to stay for season.

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Visit Devil’s Slide Trail website for hiking and other recreation tips.

Devil’s Slide Trail is best accessible with public transportation. Here’s the link to shuttle service schedule (subject to change).

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