Lost Coast Trail (NorCal) Attempt

[KT_bronco]

I have this place on my list to go visit! Thanks for sharing the photos and your experience, I am definitely moving this one to the top of my list.

Figure out who to call to find out if the gates to the main road are open, the trail extends pretty far, I just got a taste of the beginning portion.

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[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Wanting to take advantage of the Presidents Day weekend, I scampered online last minute for ideas and found the Lost Coast Trail. Packed up the Red Bandit and made my way up the coast from LA. The trail was easy enough to find, offering a fantastic experience through the woods with coastal views. It was an easy trail with some bog holes to cross near the campsite. Luckily the weather was clear and campsites were plenty.

I wanted to continue the trail, but sadly the main route was closed. There was an offshoot but looked to be a bit more overgrown without a guarantee that at the end of it I wasn't going o face another closed gate.

From there I went up to the Redwood National Forest passing through the Avenue of Giants to the Elk Crossings and the Gold Bluffs Campground. I was able to snag a single night reservation just before I left.

I've know made it a mission to return and finish this entire trail. The Northern California coast is really magical.

Just fucking glorious! Absolutely wonderful pictures and a beautiful Bronco.

Thank you for sharing and cheers!

 

[1970Budster]

Figure out who to call to find out if the gates to the main road are open, the trail extends pretty far, I just got a taste of the beginning portion.

Thanks for tip!

 

[Gyddeup]

Awesome pictures man!!
I live the other side of the country so I will probably never get there... We are headed into the mountains of E. Tennessee this weekend it will be very rainy... I'll try to post pictures!! It was snowy at windrock when we went last month.

Where are you headed to in TN?

 

[RTR Vehicles]

Amazing images!

 

[Gassyjack]

Absolutely beautiful!

 

[omi205]

Thanks for sharing OP. Im in LA also and appreciate your sharing of this adventure as it gives me ideas for trips!!! Amazing pics. The red bandit is a beauty. Cheers!!! Keep sharing!!!

 

[emaier]

Thanks for the tip. Where did you start the trail at?

 

[KT_bronco]

Thanks for the tip. Where did you start the trail at?

On Usal Rd, south of the campsite off of the 1.

 

[JohnnyBoots]

Beautiful, I'm heading up there in June but for backpacking. Going to do the whole trail...cannot wait!

 

[emaier]

beautiful pictures. i will be doing this trail in April. were you able to make it to crescent city? how long did it take?
thank you

 

[KT_bronco]

Beautiful, I'm heading up there in June but for backpacking. Going to do the whole trail...cannot wait!

I watched a guy backpack the whole trail last night and it is gorgeous, you won't be disappointed. I gotta give it up to you guys who can traverse those many miles on foot. Pretty amazing.

 

[KT_bronco]

beautiful pictures. i will be doing this trail in April. were you able to make it to crescent city? how long did it take?
thank you

Unfortunately no, Usal road was closed after the campsite. Call and make sure it is open when you go. I think it's seasonal.

 

[JohnnyBoots]

I watched a guy backpack the whole trail last night and it is gorgeous, you won't be disappointed. I gotta give it up to you guys who can traverse those many miles on foot. Pretty amazing.

I'm actually somewhat nervous (mildly) about this one. Just walking distance with a pack on sand sounds kind of miserable but I know the views will make up for it.

 

[Kickit]

I'm actually somewhat nervous (mildly) about this one. Just walking distance with a pack on sand sounds kind of miserable but I know the views will make up for it.

Did you already get permits for the lost coast trail? I didn’t realize they went on sale before all the other backpacking permits, going to try and snag one this October…..best of luck and enjoy the hike!

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