Workers from contractor Dillard’s Environmental Services clean up the “Hell’s Trail” encampment Monday. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
A message painted underneath the Highway 1 bridge over the San Lorenzo River. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
Many of the 40-50 structures at the “Hell’s Trail” encampment were wooden. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
The “Hell’s Trail” encampment is located between Highway 1 and Santa Cruz Memorial cemetery. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
California Highway Patrol officers were on hand Monday as a crew cleared the “Hell’s Trail” encampment. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
Bicycles and bicycle parts were spread throughout the encampment when Caltrans contractors went in Monday. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
A disposal bin for sharps — skin-puncturing objects typically considered a biohazard — stands at the “Hell’s Trail” encampment. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz 
The highlighted area shows the location of the “Hell’s Trail” encampment in Santa Cruz. Credit: Screenshot
PHOTOS: Cleanup begins at ‘Hell’s Trail’ encampment
