Near Mount Baldhead Park Trail
Looking down from the last step.
Near Mount Baldhead Park Trail
Looking down the dune toward Oval Beach.
Near Mount Baldhead Park Trail
View from Mount Baldhead.
Near Mount Baldhead Park Trail
Looking towards Mount Baldhead.

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Mount Baldhead Park Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A steep trail up (or down) a dune between Oval Beach and Mount Baldhead.
0.4
mi
Distance
248
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.39mi
Distance
248ft
Elevation Gain
46ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
797ft
High Point
588ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This difficult route is the most direct way down from the top of Mount Baldhead to Oval Beach. It is basically a very steep sand dune.

Route Conditions

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August 10, 2025
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