San Pedro Beach to Devil's Slide Pacifica Hike - 7.0 miles, 1200 ft elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous out and back hike in the Pedro Point Headlands near Pacifica that involves ascending 1,200 feet via hills and steep inclines over the 7.0 mile route. This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS ONLY. The route affords magnificent views of coastal Pacifica, San Francisco and the Devil’s Slide (depending on weather and fog conditions). Devil's Slide is a former section of Highway 1 closed to traffic so we can walk freely and enjoy the views.

THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND.

We meet at 9:45 am at the Pacifica Beach Parking Lot B (south of Taco Bell) and depart promptly at 10:00 am. This lot fills up early, so you may have to find street parking around San Pedro Avenue, just past the shopping mall in Pedro Point (do not park in the shopping mall lot, as you may be towed). The parking fee at Lot B is $7 for up to 4 hours and $9 for over 4 hours (it may be better to pay the $9 in case the hike runs long). Bring exact cash just in case, and display your parking permit on your car’s dashboard. We will take a break at the end of Devil’s Slide for food and the restroom, along with some other pauses at scenic points to enjoy the views.

Bring plenty of water, snacks and/or lunch if you plan to eat at Devil’s Slide. The weather can get cool in Pacifica, so you may need a jacket.

Carpooling
Please use the following link for carpool offers and requests. On the carpool form please indicate your neighborhood for facilitating:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/fyi2mk

Information:
AllTrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-pedro-beach-to-devil-s-slide
Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
Total Distance: 7.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet.
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops.
Pets: Dogs/cats are welcome to come along.
Restrooms: At the parking lot (mile 0.0), the beginning and end of Devil's Slide (miles 2.7 and 4.0).

Liability Disclaimer:
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.