Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail Full Moon, 3 Days

Backpack the Lost Coast and explore California’s remote stretch of coastline!

This 24.6-mile trip contours the shoreline for 3 days from Mattole Beach in the north to Black Sands Beach in the south. As we hike along the hillside and beach, we’ll experience epic views of the Pacific Ocean, crashing waves, whales, elephant seals, abandoned houses and the Lost Coast rugged mountain range. If you like dramatic seascapes, this is the trip for you! Each night, we’ll camp at free-flowing streams home to spawning salmon and relax with a delicious meal while catching the sunset. As a bonus, we’ll have a full moon on Friday. There is nothing like seeing the ocean and hills sparkle as they are lit up by the light of the full moon.

Each day, we’ll time the tides as we continue south to Shelter Cove. We’ll hike the Lost Coast Trail before the peak summer season, so we’ll have more solitude and even better campsites (and the weather is better!)

More info here: outdooradventureclub.com/events/#!event/2026/5/1/backpack-lost-coast-trail