Trail Overview

This Beach access is only open from October 15- April 14. However, if you are there during this time it's a great way to access Avon Beach and have a front-row seat to an amazing beach. 4x4 is required to be able to drive on the beach as well as airing down your tires to 20 psi or less. Recovery equipment is also required along with an ORV permit. The permits are sold in annual, or 10-day passes. Be mindful of tides when traveling on the beach and make sure to keep steady momentum while driving. Equipment required: Low-pressure tire gauge, shovel, jack, and jack support, 20 psi or less in tires, fire extinguisher, trash bag, flashlight, tow straps, and recovery boards.

Photos of Cape Hatteras 34 to 38 Avon Beach

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Difficulty

The tides can make banks of sand that vary in height. Ruts during heavy times of traffic and drop-offs can happen at low tide. Also traveling under Avon Pier can be a tight squeeze for larger rigs.

Technical Rating

Russell Wynne

May 01, 2025

Open

Lito O

Apr 04, 2025

Open

WARNING: Approximately three-tenths-of-a-mile long stretch of beach, and adjacent parking lot, in Buxton is temporarily closed due to petroleum contamination and remnant military infrastructure. You also MUST Obtain an ORV driving permit online if you're interested on driving in the beach. Lastly, beach roads are CLOSEX in several places due to the TURTLES HABITAT, KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN.

Chandler Wells

Aug 01, 2024

Open

Max Anstine

Jul 02, 2023

Open