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Lost Coast Trail: Mattole to Black Sands Beach

Backpacking3 days25.1 mi (one-way)
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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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Trips starting between March 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

Permits required. Quota in effect.
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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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