Hiker plunges 100 feet at CA’s Devil’s Slide — and has to climb farther for help
A hiker fell 100 feet while at Devil’s Slide in Northern California, then had to climb farther down to call 911, fire officials said.
The incident happened at about 6 p.m. April 5 in San Mateo County, CAL FIRE CZU reported on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The hiker went off trail while at Devil’s Slide, which is made up of rocky formations and steep cliffs along the Pacific Ocean.
The hiker “lost (their) footing” and tumbled down the cliff near the bunker, fire officials said.
The injured hiker then climbed farther down the cliffs to get signal to call 911, rescuers said.
Rescuers hoisted the hiker to safety.
Devil’s Slide Bunker is an abandoned lookout station high on a coastal peak.
It was built during World War II to watch for enemy ships before being deserted in 1949, according to Atlas Obscura.
Onlookers can wander along Devil’s Slide Trail and see stunning ocean views.
The paved pathway is about 2.8 miles long, and it’s an out-and-back trail near Pacifica, according to AllTrails.
This story was originally published April 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM with the headline "Hiker plunges 100 feet at CA’s Devil’s Slide — and has to climb farther for help."
