Little River State Beach–Clam Beach Ponds, 3 beaches
1.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 38 min
Little River State Beach–Clam Beach Ponds, 3 beaches is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Little River State Beach near Clam Beach, CA. The route passes Clam Beach Ponds and Little River State Beach before reaching Little River State Beach at the turnaround, 0.9 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly sand. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Little River State Beach–Clam Beach Ponds, 3 beaches
1.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 38 min
Elevation 0–37 ft
Out & Back · Little River State Beach
Trailhead: 41.00695, -124.11231
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:31 PM
No dogs on part of this route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftPass Clam Beach Ponds.
- 50 ftPass Little River State Beach.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto South Beach Trail, heading E.
- 0.5 miPass Little River State Beach.
- 50 ftTurn left onto North Beach Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.5 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 8:09 PM for the 8:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:47 PM — 14 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- No dogs on part of this route
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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