A demanding Coastal Trail section from Crescent Beach Overlook toward Damnation Creek, combining old highway grade, beach access, bluff, and old-growth forest. The lower Damnation connection is affected by current closures.
Access details
- Parking
- Begin at the signed Crescent Beach Overlook trail access; no separate route-center directions pin is supplied.
- Viewpoint
- The section includes Enderts Beach, Nickel Creek, Pacific bluffs, and redwood forest.
- Trail
- State Parks describes a 13-mile round trip to the Damnation Creek junction; check the current Damnation closures before choosing a turnaround.
- Public water access
- Beach arrival does not establish safe swimming; time tidepool visits with official tide and surf information.
- Water conditions
- Bicycle permissions vary by Coastal Trail segment; follow current signs and park guidance.
Plan from the official source
California State Parks and National Park Service is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.
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