Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
Total Miles
6.9
Elevation
2.21 ft
Duration
0.75 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
This beach trail is all sand but can be run by any vehicle. Be aware of tide conditions before setting up camp, as water levels can move quite a bit. The trail can be run in either direction and offers free camping anywhere along the beach. This beach is well known for its excellent surf fishing. The east end of the trail has vault bathrooms available and an open-air shower to rinse off the sand. There are also large trash bins at the east entrance. Be sure to stay off the dunes that are marked for protected bird nesting.
Photos of Rutherford Beach Mesquite Ridge
Difficulty
This trail is mostly packed sand but can have water crossing depending on tide conditions.
History
You can see the erosion that multiple hurricanes have caused. The trail used to be 100 yards further south before hurricanes reclaimed the land.
Status Reports
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