Lost Coast Trail: Mattole to Black Sands Beach
Backpacking3 days25.1 mi (one-way)

Part of
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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Open
Reservations
Until Dec 31
Permits are required and quota is limitedOption 1
Online reservationsOct 1, 2022
7 AM PDT
Book onlineReservations close the day of at 11:59 PM PDT
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the permit application:
Starting Trailhead | Mattole Trailhead |
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Ending Trailhead | Black Sands Beach Trailhead |
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Select a start date
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