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Sunken City
EasyOut and Back
California

Sunken City

San Pedro, California

0.5 mi

Distance

135 ft

Elev. Gain

11m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
There is no public open space at Sunken City, nor do there be any visible signs to indicate who is in it.

From Wikipedia

The Sunken City is the site of a natural landslide that occurred in the Point Fermin area of the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, beginning in 1929. A slump caused several beachside homes to slide into the ocean. The area was originally developed in the 1920s by George H. Peck, featuring homes with views of the Pacific Ocean. Experts investigating the landslide said that the ground was shifting at a rate of 11 inches (280 mm) per day. The landslide occurred at the southern tip of San Pedro, sending nearly 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) into the Pacific Ocean. The area is still visited by sightseers, though access is legally forbidden. Despite this, trespassing laws are rarely enforced, and Sunken City has become a popular destination for locals and tourists.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:15 ft
Max:38 ft
41 ft
41 ft
15 ft23 ft30 ft38 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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