Point Sal Ridge & Paradise Beach: Hike, Explore, Fish & Sashimi

Point Sal Ridge & Paradise Beach is relatively pristine and scenic. This area is northwest of Pt Sal Beach. The trail has some steep rolling hills, with slope up to 40%. The off trail sand dune leading to and back from Paradise Beach is also relatively steep, for every 2 steps going up, it feels like 1 step sinking back. The hike is a fun challenge and adventure, with great workout in beautiful nature. This area should be green with some early wild flowers blooming.

At Paradise Beach, I would explore and fish for sashimi. Common surfperch species there include barred, redtail, walleye, rainbow and black. Other less common species include halibut, jacksmelt, shovelnose guitarfish, leopard shark, and bat ray.

Photos are from previous exploring adventures, video clips of sand dune traverse are from Surf Beach. Paradise Beach sand dune traverse is relatively easier.
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If you are also fascinated by nature, passionate about exploring in wild & beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & agility, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join the waitlist.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: upright, authentic, sincere, down to earth, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, thoughtful, effective in communicating, intelligent, competent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for strenuous hiking & exploring adventure, mentally & emotionally sound

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversation

Experience & Skill: sand dune, uneven & steep terrain, wilderness hiking & exploring

Distance & Climb: up to 14 mile, 3000’ climb & descent

Trailhead: Point Sal Trailhead, Brown Rd

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, hiking poles, reliable headlamp and windbreaker as needed for potential night return

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