In 2010, Garrett Van Hess went on 1 trip, hiked a total of 14.5 miles, climbed 0.00 feet, and spent 4 nights under the stars.

Lost Coast

14.5 miles of hiking • 0' elevation gain • 4 nights

This was a pretty fun but grueling trip! About 7 1/2 miles on sand and toward the end of the hike in, you had to climb up a plateau once your legs were shot. You had to time the tides just right after about 4 miles or you were going to be pinched up against some rocks for a few hours.

Along the beach, there was a dead great white shark with a huge bite taken out of it. And after we went to bed for the night, a mama black bear and cub roamed around our camp site. Aside from those scary run ins, it was pretty fun! However, you better bring a bear canister for your food because there are no trees near by to hang your food.

Great views and great weather! There are trails heading away from the coast, so I think I'll try those out next go around.

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