PHOTOS: Cleanup begins at ‘Hell’s Trail’ encampment

Workers from contractor Dillard’s Environmental Services clean up the “Hell’s Trail” encampment Monday. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

A message painted underneath the Highway 1 bridge over the San Lorenzo River. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Many of the 40-50 structures at the “Hell’s Trail” encampment were wooden. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

The “Hell’s Trail” encampment is located between Highway 1 and Santa Cruz Memorial cemetery.  (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

California Highway Patrol officers were on hand Monday as a crew cleared the “Hell’s Trail” encampment. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

Bicycles and bicycle parts were spread throughout the encampment when Caltrans contractors went in Monday. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

A disposal bin for sharps — skin-puncturing objects typically considered a biohazard — stands at the “Hell’s Trail” encampment. (Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz)

The highlighted area shows the location of the “Hell’s Trail” encampment in Santa Cruz. (Screenshot)