Lost Coast Trail: Black Sands Beach to Mattole
Part of
The Lost Coast Trail Guide
Itinerary
Black Sands Beach Trailhead
8.6 mi • 0 ft gain
Big Flat
8 mi • 200 ft gain
Randal Creek
8.4 mi • 200 ft gain
Mattole Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast). Reservations depend on your start date:
Nov
Dec
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Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | 3 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PT |
Advance release: 3 months ahead at 7 AM PT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM PT |
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast) application:
| Starting Trailhead | Black Sands Beach Trailhead |
|---|---|
| Ending Trailhead | Mattole Trailhead |