Near More Mesa Beach
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More Mesa Beach

3.0 (3 Ratings)
Hike to the sandy More Mesa Beach along this route.
1.2
mi
Distance
110
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
SwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
110ft
Elevation Gain
110ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
128ft
High Point
3ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The hike to More Mesa Beach begins at the dead end of Mockingbird Lane. From the trailhead here, the trail heads straight to the south while passing a few diverging trails along both sides. After hiking on the trail for 1/2 of a mile you'll reach the bluff's edge above More Mesa Beach. The More Mesa Beach Connector can take you down to the beach down a steep log staircase at this point. Enjoy the sandy beach and hike up and down the coastline as long as you'd like before returning up the staircase and following the same route back to the trailhead at the end of Mockingbird Lane. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.
History & Background
The mesa that you hike over was once owned by Thomas More and the area was part of his Rancho La Goleta in the 1850s.

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Contributors
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