4-Nights California Lost Coast Backpacking

MT Sobek

The Lost Coast is a remote stretch of the California coastline so rugged that it forced the Coast Highway further inland. This rare stretch of paradise is a must-do for the backpacker looking for a truly off the beaten path experience. Watch for sea lions, explore tide pools, and enjoy a colorful bounty of wildflowers. Expect to backpack through sand, over rock cobbles, and across streams—with the occasional stretch of smooth hiking trail. We enjoy views of towering mountains, crystal clear cascading rivers, endless views of the Pacific Ocean and a diverse array of extraordinary wildlife. Our guides handle the details expertly—getting us to the trailhead, teaching us about the history of the landscape and preparing fantastic backcountry meals—leaving us free to fully focus on enjoying this incredible backpacking adventure.

Highlights:

• Backpack 25 miles of pristine California coastline
• Take a bucket-list worthy trip through beautiful country over challenging terrain
• Explore the King Range National Conservation Area

Important Trip Details:
Trip members should be capable of carrying a full backpack for up to 8 miles per day (up to 6 hours per day). Your backpack will weigh 35–40 pounds, which includes 5–10 pounds of group gear. The terrain can be rugged and may require some rock scrambling to negotiate. We will be crossing long stretches of soft sand and gravel with no established trail. There is a potential for stream crossings. This is not a beginning backpack trip. You must have experience backpacking and camping in remote locat

Minimum Age: 18

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