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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).

Enter blue heaven: Crater Lake National Park

If there is such thing as heaven, I can guarantee you it will be at paradise somewhere hidden in the depth of forests that spread next to crystal clear lake.

Crater Lake National Park in Southern Oregon is pretty much the mirror imagery of heaven and what can only truly be seen with your own naked eyes.

It is known as country’ deepest lake, as well as one of the clearest along with the competing beauty: Lake Tahoe.

There is no mystery why this place is on high place for many people’s “I want to visit” list.

Well, if this place is on your mind you should probably do yourself a favor and drive to Klamath Falls — a small Oregon town about an hour away from Crater Lake National Park — find the cheap lodge there and trek around this breathtakingly beautiful nature venue at your earliest vacation time possible. Trust me. You will appreciate to see this place before you travel up to…well, real heaven 🙂


Us 4 adventurers embarked on weekend road trip from San Francisco to explore Crater Lake.

Arrived Weed, California quite late at night on Friday – Mt. Shasta greeted our start in the morning.

Well, good morning Mt. Shasta! You look quite swell this morning.

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Leaving Weed, CA we drove for about 1 hour to reach Klamath Falls, OR. Made a stop to stock up on breakfast/lunch/goodies at Safeway then continued for another 1 hour to Crater Lake National Park.
I took the steering wheel and maneuvered the car through arcades of pine trees and up the hills to reach the park’s visitor’s center.

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We entered the park from the southern entrance and continued our way on East Rim Drive. Our first sight of attraction was Vidae Falls.

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Soon after the waterfall we came across Sun Notch Overlook where the shockingly blue lake water welcomed us and impressive sight of Phantom Ship rock immediately captivated our photogeek eyesets.

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That’s Wizard Island on the western side of the Crater Lake.

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Each overlook provides different view of the lake. Some overlook has clearer view of Phantom Ship and Wizard Island than the other ones, and even the blueness of water can be different depending on lighting condition.

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We hiked on 5miles (round trip) trail up to Mount Scott to stand at the top of best vantage point of Crater Lake.

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Cloudcap Overlook – there was no clouds to compete against the deep blue color of the lake.

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Sinnot Memorial Overlook near the Rim Village offered very scenic view of Wizard Island.

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Day 1 needed to end with sunset view from Garfield Peak.
Mildly strenuous 1.8 miles to reach the summit of steep cliff.

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Sun finally decided to set on our return trail from Garfiled Peak.

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Crater Lake blending into melting twilight.

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Day 2.

We got up early and hiked down Cleetwood Trail to catch our 9am boat tour.

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Although the lake is practically an enormous puddle created after the volcanic eruption, many small life inhibits in the water today. Salmon and rainbow trouts were introduced to the lake to appeal fishers and sprout new life in this beautiful sanctuary.

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From the boat, the view of Devil’s Backbones.

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Wizard Island’s old boat dock.

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Wizard Island.

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Approaching Phantom Ship!

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Phantom Ship on the left and Wizard Island on the right.

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Lastly, a view of Wizard Island from the summit of Watchman Overlook.

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Visiting Crater Lake from Northern California region is relatively easy and certainly do-able in one weekend. I highly recommend taking a road trip out to this gorgeous treasure of our lovely planet.

Summer, Seafood, Guitars, and Feelings: AGFA vista plus 200

“Camera remembers each moment differently than my mind does.”

Once again AGFA proves its capability to retain beautiful memories on its everlasting film base. AGFA vista plus 200 color negative film is by far the most reliable and unique color negative stock that I have pleasure to work with.

90620002Phil’s Fish Market is local’s “best kept secret” seafood joint in Moss Landing right above Monterey.

90620003Fishermen keep pride in their work, and fishmarket’s welcoming atmosphere is reflection of its confidence.

90620004Wild caught fish waiting to be prepared on dinner table.


There was me capturing some golden moments in Thailand on AGFA slide film (in case you’ve missed it here’s the links to my older posts featuring photos taken on AGFA 400 slide film: [1] [2]).

Unlike its vivid and contrasty elder brother, AGFA vista plus 200 is subtle and delicate like a quiet younger sister who likes to keep things tidy and neutral…and overall, balanced.

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90620007 copyMonterey day trip with Yusuke and Ayumi.

90620008Happy couple.

90620009Monterey Aquarium by the water.

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90620011 copyIf you visit Monterey, I highly recommend stopping at Bright Coffee for latte break. Finely ground espresso with detectable sweetness of homemade honey drops add another layer of elegance to silky almond milk. Mmmm… Also, beautiful wooden furniture and handcrafts in this place create very comfortable ambiance that quietly rob you of time and busy mind…

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After shooting a roll of this film, I started to see the likes.

I like how versatile this film is. I can shoot indoor and outdoor with almost no problem switching between lighting condition.

My Nikon F6 camera is also happy to find his new partner in crime.

90620013Look, this guy looks happy too 🙂

90620015These are snapshots from Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, one of the first (FREE) seasonal music festivals in San Francisco. The band that I caught on this day was Kotoja — African jazz super group from Nigeria! You know it’s great concert when all the audience stand up and move their bodies to the groove!

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90620025Thanks for great music and positive energy, Kotoja!


I have been following Freestyle Photo on Twitter for updates on mail order and other film goodies from their stores in Southern California. By far, this is my favorite go-to resource to buy 35mm rolls. My first rolls of AGFA vista plus 200 was ordered from Freestyle Photo, and I am delighted to see some cool results of this amazing stock.

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90620031A view of Outer Sunset District, SF from the top of Sunset Reservoir.

90620032Russell Street in Berkeley, CA.

90620033Sunset District. The street that I live on.

90620034Mission District, SF.

90620035USA vs. Portugal World Cup game showing at Civic Center, SF.


Sometimes photos speak louder than my words. I like exploring new places and snapping random things that I see in everyday life. Chances are, camera remembers each moment differently than my mind does. Preserving fleeting memories on each unique frame.

90620001Never belittle the bark of minute one.


I have several rolls of AGFA vista plus 200 currently in action. Please check back for another showcase of this wonderful film stock.

Thank you for reading, and have a great rest of your week.

-Kosuke