Lost Coast Trail (King Range)
The only stretch of the California coast without a paved road — 25 miles of black-sand beach hiking below the King Range.
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Coast range beach (0–1,250 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Coast range beach (0–1,250 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The only stretch of the California coast without a paved road — 25 miles of black-sand beach hiking below the King Range.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Coast range beach (0–1,250 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Lost Coast Trail (King Range) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Lost Coast Trail (King Range)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Sea Kayaking
Coastal crossings, tides, and protected camps.
- Beachcombing
Tide-line walking between camps.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
