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California Coastal Trail
Devil's Slide Trail
Season 1
Episode 34
Devil’s Slide was a treacherous section of Highway 1, plagued by countless accidents, casualties, and road closures since it opened in 1936. Despite the risk of danger, astonishing views of the coastline were a welcome reward for those willing to navigate this narrow winding highway. When a landslide closed down the road for good in 1995, a group of citizen activists banded together and successfully proposed to turn this 1.2-mile section of road into a sensational segment of the California Coastal Trail. When it re-opened in 2015, the paved multi-use trail featured dedicated lanes for bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians alike.
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Pristine conditions along this area are a result of decades of work from activists.
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Once upon a time, Wilder Ranch State Park was a dairy known for its delicious butter.
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West Cliff Drive is one of the most beautiful features of Santa Cruz.
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The Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
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This popular segment of the California Coastal Trail almost didn’t happen.
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East Cliff Drive is one of the newest sections of the California Coastal Trail.
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This "Serengeti of the Sea" offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world.
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Big Sur is a precious jewel that remains pristine, rugged and remote.
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It's not every day you get to witness 5,000-pound elephant seals charge each other.
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This section of the California Coastal Trail has only been open to the public since 2007.
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Pismo Beach is set to become a major destination for outdoor recreational activity.
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Santa Barbara and the California Coastal Trail are windows into a fascinating history.