Waddell Greyhound

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Overview

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This hike explores the coast from Waddell Creek Beach to Greyhound Rock. Along the way you'll pass a wide sand beach, a river mouth, beige sandstone cliffs and occasional rocky outcrops. The highlight is hours of walking at waterline with shorebirds overhead. Check the tides as some spots may be impassable at high water. There are trailheads at both ends so it's possible to loop back via the highway if needed. At low tide you can climb onto Greyhound Rock if you're OK with some vertical exposure.

Stats

4.4 mi   300 ft   2.0 hr





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Map

70% loop itinerary

Features

Look forward to

oceans
great
birds
great
views
good
cliffs
good
beaches
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

rough surface
rough trail
heavy sand
lots
navigation
beginner route-finding
crowds
lots
UV exposure
lots

Difficulty

Intermediate

Difficulty

Suitable for

intermediate
 
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int
adv
exp

Getting there

Planning your trip

open accessyear-roundany vehicle

Dogs

Are dogs allowed?

Officially maintained parking lots are provided at both the north (Waddell Creek) and south (Greyhound Rock) ends of the route.

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