Devil's Slide Trail

Near Pacifica, San Mateo County, CA

DogsOn leash

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FeesNot stated

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HoursParking 8 a.m.; closing varies by season

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Size: 99 acres Source
Managed by: San Mateo County Parks

About Devil's Slide Trail

A paved 1.3-mile trail on a former stretch of Highway 1 above the Pacific, with overlooks and interpretive signs. Source

Devil’s Slide Trail is a 1.3-mile multi-use trail, converted from a former segment of Highway 1, that gives hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians access the rocky heights of Devil’s Slide above the Pacific Ocean. At provided overlooks, trail users may rest on benches and gaze through observation scopes and take in the view of the rocky coastal waters below.

— Devil's Slide Trail, official page (checked Oct 15, 2026)

Know before you go

Devil's Slide Trail covers 99 acres near Pacifica in San Mateo County. OpenStreetMap shows 4 parking areas, plus 2 restrooms and 2 drinking fountains.

Facilities

Drinking Water
Historic Site
Restrooms

Facility details: OpenStreetMap

Devil's Slide Trail at a glance

PParking · 4
WCRestrooms · 2
WDrinking water · 2

Compared with nearby parks

Among the 8 other parks in this guide within 10 miles, Devil's Slide Trail is number 6 of 9 by size at 99 acres.

Closest places for what Devil's Slide Trail doesn't list:

Playground: Junipero Serra Park (5.6 mi)
Tennis Courts: San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (8.6 mi)
Skate Park: San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (8.6 mi)

How comparisons work

Rules & reservations

Official park page

Dogs
At Devil's Slide Trail: on leash, under the Dogs at San Mateo County Parks. Source
Fees
Devil's Slide Trail's official page does not mention an entry or parking fee; confirm with San Mateo County Parks. Source

The trail is open year-round, including holidays.