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).

Visiting Local Parks (#3): Lands End and Mile Rock Beach, San Francisco

“Can I point out something to you?”

Said the old lady who was on her return route from stroll around the park with her daughter and her husband. The lady pointed her hand towards the newly built loft across the street from the park entrance. The window on the loft was glistening with blissful sunlight and reflecting branches of tree on its surface; its shape ever so changing as the clouds veil the sun and soften the tree image.

“I’ve never seen that before…doesn’t it look like photograph?”

I nodded and watched the sun reappears from the edges of clouds to paint the image of tree on perfectly quadrilateral window.

“This city has so many things to take picture about.”

The lady smiled and wished me a good photo hike on the Lands End.

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Lands End is perhaps the San Franciscans’ most beloved evening run/hike spot that is more accessible and as scenic as Point Reyes on the North side of Golden Gate Bridge.

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From the northern tip of peninsula on Eagle’s Point, the perfect view of Golden Gate Bridge greets you with its shockingly red charm.

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The trail that enters from the east side of park on Eagle’s Point via El Camino del Mar offers much powerful views of nature compared to the west side of park near Sutro Bath (I have photos of this part of Lands End in this post).
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Lands End is quite big park to explore, and for avid photographers some hidden overlooks are just too beautiful to miss out.

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One particularly beautiful spot along the northern coast is Mile Rock Beach. There is a strange stone labyrinth on top of the hill.

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Mile Rock Beach dressed in the setting sun. The mists started to roll down from the hills to envelop this quiet beach.

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Lands End is part of Golden Gate National Park and it is located at the northwestern tip of San Francisco. Park is accessible by bus and trails are generally in great condition. Highly recommended for evening hike to catch the astonishing sunset by the Pacific as well as iconic view of Golden Gate Bridge.

Lands End Brochure

The trail I took on today’s hike starts from the east end of park from El Camino del Mar through Eagle’s Point and Mile Rock Beach. Mild 2-3 miles round trip with plenty of oceanic vistas and peaceful ambiance. Highlight is the sunset from the top of cliff on Mile Rock Beach.

Visiting Local Parks (#2): Crystal Springs Regional Trail, San Mateo

“Being out here feeds people’s soul.”

I was told by the woman who I met on Crystal Springs Regional Trail.

Great nature is Bay Area’s backyard, and they are always there for you to visit to reorganize mind shelves and hitting Ctrl + R on your soul browser.  There was a definitely tangible shift in mood as I made a short detour from the ordinary commute route on I-94 to Crystal Springs Reservoir.

As if my poor soul was previously dehydrated, the pouring sunlight has replenished me back to life after short 3 miles walk along the Sawyer Camp Segment Trail.

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What amazes me about living in Bay Area is its convenient accessibility to recreational parks. It’s as easy as finding nearest 7-11 to buy some item you forgot on grocery list.

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After spending one full year in Northern California, I still feel as though every day is my first day here. Why? Because I see and experience something new every day. I am trying to stay away from comfort zone and perpetual cycle of same day syndrome. This thought pushes me to discover new amazing trails like Crystal Springs!

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I can probably live anywhere in the world anytime if my heart tells me to do so.  What is most difficult for people who is getting used to dwell in their comfort zone is to look at familiar from fresh perspectives. Commuter route for example, can show you very different faces if you make decisive detour. If this detour was not made, traffic on commuter route will stay the same and nothing new may be seen. Only the frustration from being stuck will increase.

Going off the ordinary path should be practiced; and you may find something wonderful from its attempt. Fortunately, Bay Area is full of lakes and woods which make the whole region explorable. There is no excuse to go straight back home after work especially during this long daylight hours of summer.

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Crystal Springs Regional Trail is one of the must visit scenic trails in San Mateo county. You can acquire trail detail from Parks Department website. Some part of trails are under construction as of today (August 2014) check the  website for hours and notifications.

 

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