Overlook at the top of the wooden stairs leading down a quarter mile trail to Shell Beach. Restroom and Trailhead info about midpoint of the Coastal Kortum hiking trail

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September 18, 2023

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This trailhead leads to an overlook at the top of the wooden stairs that lead down to Shell Beach. Parking is free; however, the lot fills up during peak season, so arriving early in the day is best. This spot marks the middle point of the Coastal Kortum hiking trail, which connects Blind Beach to the north and Wright's Beach to the south, paralleling the beach more closely than the highway in this area.

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Location: Sonoma County, California, United States

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