Near Dune Ridge Trail
Snag and post-Matthew tree wreckage.
Near Dune Ridge Trail
Canopy view.
Near Dune Ridge Trail
The trail right before feeding into the beach.
Near Dune Ridge Trail
Post-Matthew wreckage.
Near Dune Ridge Trail
Some of the trees along the trail.

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Dune Ridge Trail

3.3 (9 Ratings)
A trail that offers opportunities to appreciate both the woods and the beach in less than four miles.
3.5
mi
Distance
16
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyViews
Access Issues
Open 8:00 a.m. till sundown year round. Park requires admission fee to enter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.48mi
Distance
16ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
26ft
High Point
-1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Dune Ridge Trail winds four miles through five distinct natural communities, including maritime hammock, beach dune, and depression marsh and finishes its last mile and a half with a breathtaking stroll on the sandy beach. Keep your eye out for colorful Painted Buntings from late spring to early fall who nest in the scrubby flatwoods here. Bugs are prevalent on this trail. Make sure to bring bug spray and a mosquito net if you have one.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Lucas Mougeot