Near Short Beach
Short Beach.
Near Short Beach
Short Beach.
Near Short Beach
Seagulls wading in the water at Short Beach.
Near Short Beach
Larson Creek Falls.

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Short Beach

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Easy beach assess with views of sea rocks and waterfalls.
0.4
mi
Distance
49
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlySwimmingViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.37mi
Distance
49ft
Elevation Gain
138ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
109ft
High Point
9ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead, descend a series of wooden steps through dense tree cover to Short Beach. Once on the beach, cross Short Creek by hopping a series of rocks placed for ease of crossing the creek. Look out towards the Pacific for views of Three Arch Rocks which are sea rocks containing arches from constant battering by waves. Head north along the beach to reach views of Larson Creek Falls. If you head south around the rock headlands, you can find tide pools abundant with anemones, sea stars, sea urchins, and barnacles. Be careful of ever changing tides and slippery rocks.

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