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San Clemente Coastal Trail
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With summer rapidly approaching, this is a great time to become familiar with San Clemente’s Coastal Trail. This popular 2.3 mile long trail connects North Beach to Calafia Beach with stops along the way at the Pier and T-Street. With the expectation of very popular summertime use by walkers, joggers, casual cyclists and dog owners, the City of San Clemente wants to ensure that all trail users have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Here are some helpful tips for enjoying the Coastal Trail:
Bicyclist’s Tips: Please use caution when approaching and passing other trail users. Use a friendly “On Your Left” to let others know your intentions. Honor the designated “Walk Bike Zones” in place during the busy Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day Weekend time frame. Please do not obstruct portions of the trail with your bicycle, and of course, be considerate of other trail users.
Dog Owner Tips: With so many people using the trail, it is very important to keep your pet on a 6 foot (or shorter) leash and remember to pick up after your pet. The City makes this convenient for pet owners by providing disposable bags and waste containers along the trail. Realize that cyclists and runners will be passing you along the trail which may startle your pet. Honor the “No Dog Zones” in the Pier area during busy holiday weekends and special event days: Memorial Day weekend, July 4th, Ocean Festival Weekend (July 18 & 19) and Labor Day weekend.
All Trail Users: Please display courtesy and consideration for other trail users. Follow rules and regulations intended to provide for a safe and enjoyable trail experience. Be aware that additional construction will be taking place during Phase Two of the trail development. This is your trail, take some time to help pick up trash along the way, report damage or safety concerns to the City, and enjoy this wonderful trail along the beautiful San Clemente coast. Remember that trail hours are 4 a.m. to midnight, except on the segment from the south T-Street restrooms to Calafia Beach where the hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rail Corridor Trespassing: It is very important that pedestrians remain on the trail at all times. Pedestrians are prohibited from trespassing into the rail corridor, which is owned by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Right-of-way enforcement by OCTA’s officers will begin in June and trespassers will be cited for violations.
Hope you’ll visit the trail and use it often. For more information on the Coastal Trail, please call the City of San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation Department at (949) 361-8264.
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