Devil's Slide (California) - State Route 1

State Route 1

Immediately east of Devil's Slide is a stretch of California's State Route 1, famous for closures and landslides, which also is called "Devil's Slide". Construction of the road began in 1935 and was completed in 1937, replacing the steep, narrow, and winding Pedro Mountain Road. It is known for the landslides and erosion that often occur during winter storms, sometimes making the road impassable. The first major landslide destroyed much of the road in 1940, and a cycle of building and destruction has prevailed since.

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