Lost Coast Trail Hiking Guide

The Lost Coast Trail is one of the only coastal wilderness experiences in the contiguous United States. Earning its name after California's HWY 1 had to be routed around this rugged section of the coastline, the 24-mile trail follows the beach of the King Range Conservation Area and is one of the most unique backpacking experiences in the world. Daily encounters include whales, elephant seals, coyotes, and bears; while the trail shows off tide pools, wildflower-covered mountains, and stunning waterfalls from the adjacent cliff-sides into the ocean.