McPhillips Beach Trail - North

Total Miles0.6
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This route travels north/south on the beach between two different entrances. The north entrance is easier terrain and right off the road, but the sand can be softer and may be easier to get stuck in. The south entrance is a single-lane road with many large rocks that may be more challenging to drive over. Access to the south entrance is not available during high tide from the north half of the beach. Wet and dry sand are both present to drive on;4x4 is recommended, especially in the dry sand. This is open to street-legal vehicles only and signs will mark where vehicle access areas end. This route is the north half of a total of around two miles of drivable beach for this section.

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Difficulty

Dry sand is easy to get stuck in. The south entrance requires a bit of technical driving on a one-lane road. 4WD and recovery equipment are recommended.

Technical Rating

3

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Max Finch
Aug 15, 2026
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Normal
Super soft sand today. Lots of people at entrance and a few people stuck often. Navigate carefully.

McPhillips Beach Trail - North Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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