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SaveThe King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) is a spectacular meeting of land and sea as mountains thrust straight out of the surf with King Peak (4,088 feet) only 3-miles from the ocean. The King Range NCA encompasses 68,000 acres along 35 miles of California’s north coast. The landscape was too rugged for highway building, giving the remote region the title of California’s Lost Coast. It is the Nation's first NCA, designated in 1970.
The King Range NCA’s Douglas fir-covered peaks attract hikers and hunters, while the coast beckons to surfers and anglers. 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness and the World-class mountain bike trails at Paradise Royale Trail System are two of the highlights of this incredibly unique area.
Permits are required for overnight use in the King Range Wilderness. Visitors can book their permit reservations on www.recreation.gov. Permits are not required for day-use or in designated campgrounds. King Range Wilderness Permits for the 2018 are available and the max permit size is reduced from 15 people to 5. The max group size will remain at 15, so a max group of 15 people would need to reserve 3 permits.
The King Range NCA’s Douglas fir-covered peaks attract hikers and hunters, while the coast beckons to surfers and anglers. 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness and the World-class mountain bike trails at Paradise Royale Trail System are two of the highlights of this incredibly unique area.
Permits are required for overnight use in the King Range Wilderness. Visitors can book their permit reservations on www.recreation.gov. Permits are not required for day-use or in designated campgrounds. King Range Wilderness Permits for the 2018 are available and the max permit size is reduced from 15 people to 5. The max group size will remain at 15, so a max group of 15 people would need to reserve 3 permits.
source: King Range NCA
AKA: Lost Coast
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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29 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
Region Details
29 hike trails
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 25, 2025Hike Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #535
- State Ranking
- #288
- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Total Distance
- 102 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 49 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,327 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,078 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Ridden Counter
- 145
Articles
The 7 Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the U.S.
May 30, 2025 from outsideonline.com
The beach can be adventurous, too. Explore the best coastal hikes in the U.S., from short walks to ambitious through-hikes.
Authorities Urge Caution After "Sneaker Waves" Kill Hiker on Lost Coast Trail
Jun 6, 2022 from backpacker.com
Waves swept two hikers out to sea on the Northern California coast last week.
Beaches, Bears, and Redwoods: the Ultimate Guide to California's Lost Coast Trail
Apr 30, 2021 from backpacker.com
The Lost Coast Trail traverses one of California's last remaining stretches of wild shoreline. Learn how to hike it with Backpacker's guide.
Step Into California's Wild Past on the Lost Coast Trail
Sep 15, 2021 from backpacker.com
Looking for more oceanside hiking destinations? Check out the full list with an Outside+ membership. Traveling through some of the last wild coast...
Popular King Range - Lost Coast Hiking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 99 ft • 63 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 8 miles • 342 ft • 25 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 14 miles • 356 ft • 13 • • hike
Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 326 ft • 8 • • hike
Passing through the forest with a few grassy openings, the trail joins the beach about 1/4 mile north of . This is the most gradual mountain-to-beach trail. It also has several water sources.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 1,492 ft • 6 • • hike
The is the shortest route to the summit of King Peak, with breathtaking vistas in all directions. The climbs a steady grade, crossing a stretch of old-growth Douglas-fir, before reaching chaparral near the crest. Upon reaching the first...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,907 ft • 419 ft • 5 • • hike
Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,543 ft • 87 ft • 3 • • hike
The Hidden Valley Interpretive Trail offers visitors an easy to moderate hike with a variety of views from mountain valley prairies, a historic apple orchard and a chance to see Roosevelt Elk.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 2,057 ft • 2 • • hike
Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
King Range - Lost Coast Routes
2 miles • 369 ft • 0 • Loop •
The offers visitors an easy to moderate hike with a variety of views from mountain valley prairies,...
41 miles • 7,008 ft • 6 • Loop •
7 miles • 1,467 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
26 miles • 775 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
60 miles • 9,156 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
5 miles • 1,962 ft • 3 • Loop •
Photos of King Range - Lost Coast
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Mountain Road | Jun 18, 2024 @ 7:19am Jun 18, 2024 | Dry | jibmaster | ||
| Horse Mountain Creek Trail | May 13, 2023 @ 2:06pm May 13, 2023 | Dry | 80085 | ||
| Lost Coast Trail (Spanish Flats - Black Sands Beach) | Mar 13, 2023 @ 12:23am Mar 13, 2023 | Wet | adamphunt |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emitch13 | wishlist | trail | activity #96324888 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 3:26pm Jun 5, 2026 |
| sherryaBnoEY | wishlist | route | activity #91908842 | Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:57am Apr 4, 2026 |
| July0305 | wishlist | route | activity #89874258 | Mar 2, 2026 @ 8:07pm Mar 2, 2026 |
| mattmalabanan | add | trail | activity #87165649 | Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:45pm Jan 13, 2026 |
| ReamsIZuXtk | comment | route | activity #81715230 | Oct 4, 2025 @ 4:37pm Oct 4, 2025 |
Nearby Riding Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Royale Trail System | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8.9 km | |
| Humboldt Redwoods State Park | 3 | 1 | 15.4 km | ||
| Southern Humboldt Community Park | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19.8 km | |
| Sinkyone Wilderness State Park | 1 | 2 | 20.5 km | ||
| Richardson Grove State Park | 21.2 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1 | 5 miles | 1,158 ft | 2 miles | 1,247 ft | 1 | 9 | 15 | ||||
| E-Bike | 1 | 5 miles | 1,158 ft | 2 miles | 1,247 ft | 9 | 2 | |||||
| Horse | 4 | 6 miles | 2,205 ft | 4 miles | 2,369 ft | #2,870 | #1,645 | |||||
| Hike | 29 | 102 miles | 24,327 ft | 49 miles | 4,078 ft | #535 | #288 | 9 | 15 | 243 | ||
| Trail Running | 29 | 102 miles | 24,327 ft | 49 miles | 4,078 ft | #1,970 | 9 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About King Range - Lost Coast
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in King Range - Lost Coast?
The highest rated hiking trails in King Range - Lost Coast are:
- Cooskie Creek Route (3.7/5)
- Lost Coast Trail (Mattole Beach - Punta Gorda) (0/5)
- Lost Coast Trail (Punta Gorda - Spanish Flats) (0/5)
- Lost Coast Trail (Spanish Flats - Black Sands Beach) (0/5)
- Maple Camp (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to hike in King Range - Lost Coast?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to hike in King Range - Lost Coast are:
- February (1 activities)
- October (1 activities)
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Where can I park to hike in King Range - Lost Coast?
There are 7 parking locations listed in King Range - Lost Coast. The most popular parking spots are:
- Black Sands Beach Trailhead
- Mattole Trailhead
- Saddle Mountain Trailhead
- Lightning Trailhead
- Kinsey Ridge Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in King Range - Lost Coast?
The longest trail in King Range - Lost Coast is Lost Coast Trail (Spanish Flats - Black Sands Beach) at 14.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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