Lost Coast Trail
If you are looking for an off-the-grid hiking adventure, this is the trail for you.
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Lost Coast Trail Details
If you are looking for an off-the-grid hiking adventure, this is the trail for you. A desolate landscape free of roads, facilities, or even marked paths, this 24.6-mile route snakes across the coast from Mattole to Black Sands Beach. For the average hiker, the entire trip will take 5 or 6 days to complete (there are almost a dozen camp spots along the way). In addition to the grassy dunes, coastal prairies, rocky cliffs, almost 1/3 of the trail is intertidal, which means it is only accessible when the tide is low. This along with the multi-day journey over rugged terrain makes it only suitable for experienced hikers.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
24.6 miles
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Lost Coast Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lost Coast Trail
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19.0 mi away
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
After years of logging in the early 1900s, very few natural forests remain in California.
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Centerville Beach County Park
With 9 miles of uninterrupted coastline, this park is a wonderland of wild landscapes.
23.2 mi away
Founders Grove
Home to some of the biggest trees on the planet, this redwood grove is a must-see for visitors of Humbolt Redwoods State Park.
23.6 mi away
Avenue of the Giants
This 31-mile highway that travels through Humbolt Redwoods State Park is one of the most scenic forest drives in the world.
27.3 mi away
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Skip the crowds and head to this state park to immerse yourself in century-old redwood forests.
