Camping is allowed north of Telegraph Creek. NO CAMPING AT BLACK SANDS BEACH TRAILHEAD. Several privately owned cabins exist along the Lost Coast and are not for public use BLM does not maintain any facilities along this trail - please respect private property rights. Large waves and/or high winds will amplify the effects of tides, causing areas normally passable at a particular tide to become impassable. Large sets of waves can occur at any time, sweeping unsuspecting hikers into the ocean. Carry a tide table and hike these stretches during an outgoing tide of three feet or less to avoid being trapped. The area near Punta Gorda from Sea Lion Gulch to Randall Creek and from Miller Flat to Gitchell Creek, may be impassable during high tide. Stream crossings may be impassable during/after heavy winter rains (no bridges). Water sources are plentiful along the beach. Much of the trail is beach hiking with several stretches of 1-2 ft. No walkup permits are available. Before planning your visit or booking a permit, please visit the King Range National Conservation Area page for information such as maps, tide safety, condition reports, and regulationsĪllow at least three days for the entire hike. Permits can be obtained through, on the King Range Wilderness Permits (Lost Coast) page. Overnight camping along the Lost Coast Trail requires a Backcountry Permit. In spring spectacular arrays of wildflowers cover the hillsides and bluffs. Tidepools, teaming with life, line the coast. Hikers will be treated to exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities such as sea lions, elephant seals, river otters, eagles, bobcats, deer and more. The Lost Coast Trail offers one of the few coastal wilderness hiking experiences in the United States. Lost Coast Trail - North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach). Sinkyone State Park (Needle Rock), 10 miles, 45 minutes.Wailaki/Nadelos Campgrounds, 1/2 mile, 5 minutes.Hidden Valley Trailhead, 1/4 mile, 1 minute.Horse Mountain Creek Trailhead, 4.5 miles, 20 minutes.Saddle Mountain Trailhead, 10.5 miles, 45 minutes.Horse Mountain Campground, 6.5 miles, 25 minutes.Tolkan Campground, 3.5 miles, 15 minutes.Spanish Ridge Trailhead, 12.3 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes.Kinsey Ridge Trailhead, 10 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes.North Slide Peak Trailhead, 7.5 miles, 1 hour.Intersection (Four -Wheel Drive Recommended on this road) to: Mattole Recreation Site, 18.5 miles, 45 minutes.TRAVEL TIMES BETWEEN SELECTED DESTINATIONS Allow 45 minutes for the 22 mile trip to Shelter Cove. Follow signs to Shelter Cove/King Range NCA. Turn right to Mattole Beach and Trailhead. Turn left in Honeydew to Honeydew Creek Recreation Site and Smith-Etter Road. Allow 1 1/2 hours for the 42 mile trip.ĬENTRAL ACCESS: U.S. One mile past Petrolia, turn right on Lighthouse Road it is 5 more miles to the Mattole Recreation Site. Once in Ferndale, follow signs to Petrolia. Directional signs mark all major intersections in the King Range NCA giving the road name and distances to primary recreation sites. Primitive roads may be closed seasonally. Allow plenty of time between destinations, have a full tank of gas, and be alert to oncoming traffic.Īll main roads are normally accessible to passenger cars except during heavy winter storms. All roads leading to the King Range NCA are narrow, steep and winding. The King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) is located about 230 miles north of San Francisco and 60 miles south of Eureka. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution.
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