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Lost Coast Trail: Mattole to Black Sands Beach

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The Lost Coast Trail Guide

Itinerary

Mattole Trailhead
8.4 mi • 200 ft gain
Randal Creek
8 mi • 200 ft gain
Big Flat
8.6 mi • 0 ft gain
Black Sands Beach Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast). Reservations depend on your start date:

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Jan 2024 – Dec 2025

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Online reservations

Opens3 months ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
3 months ahead – day of
Book online
Advance release: 3 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Book online

B

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM PT
ClosesDay of4:30 PM PT
day of

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the King Range Wilderness Permit (Lost Coast) application:

Starting TrailheadMattole Trailhead
Ending TrailheadBlack Sands Beach Trailhead

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