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Popular San Clemente beach trail to fully reopen as crews finish protecting coastal rail
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Destiny Torres , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· October 7, 2026
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Key points A nearly 1,400-foot wall is part of the work done to protect railroad tracks. A major project to safeguard a rail line is now complete.
A major project to safeguard a rail line is now complete. Crews have finished building a wall to catch falling debris. This development allows a popular trail section to reopen to the public. The trail had been partially closed for two years due to concerns about landslides and falling rocks.
The project's cost was $93 million. A nearly 1,400-foot wall is part of the work done to protect railroad tracks.
Further details about the project and trail reopening are available from the source.
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Category: parks ·
Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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