44.7 mi
Distance
16,890 ft
Elev. Gain
19h 23m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Lost Coast - King Range Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 33 ft |
| High point | 14.4 mi | 1,232 ft |
| End | 44.7 mi | 33 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Overnight camping along the Lost Coast Trail needs a Backcountry Permit, booked on Recreation.gov. Walk-up permits for up to three hikers are sold daily at the King Range Visitor Center while it is open. Check the permit page for current rules.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Shelter Cove, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Humboldt County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Lost Coast - King Range Loop
Lost Coast Central Stretch
Horse Mountain Creek Trail
Lost Coast Trail
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Paradise Royale Loop Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Shelter Cove RV Park & Campground
1.6 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Shelter Cove, CA
Private Reservable
Tolkan Campground
2.7 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Garberville, CA
Nadelos Campground
4.1 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Whitethorn, CA
Horse Mountain Campground
4.2 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Whitethorn, CA
Reservable
Wailaki Campground
4.3 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Whitethorn, CA
King Range Conservation Area
4.4 mi awayKing Range National Conservation Area
Whitethorn, CA
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