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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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The Coastal Route is the heart of the bicycling system in Santa Barbara.

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he Gaviota Coast features one of the most coveted shorelines in the state.

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Protection of Ventura's unobstructed landscapes is crucial to its residents.

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With its world-class surfing, Rincon attracts people from around the globe.

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Home to Channel Islands National Park, Ventura prides itself on its pristine views.

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Ormond Beach Bird Refuge hosts migratory birds from as far as South America and Alaska.

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Santa Monica is one of the most viewed beaches in the world.

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At Surfer's Point in Ventura County, coastal erosion underscores the shore's fragility.

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Manhattan Beach is one of the several cities along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail.

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It's hard to imagine Hermosa Beach without The Strand, the bike path straddling the beach.

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Palos Verdes Peninsula is host to a bounty of human history.

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Before Orange County saw a housing boom, Laguna Beach was a small, isolated artist colony.