Nor-Cal Lost Coast Trail

**Bondo** · 07-19-2012, 22:46

Looking for any info pertaining to places to hang along the Lost Coast Trail.

**Kapang!** · 07-20-2012, 12:32

Haven't been, myself. But, it's on my list, for sure. I've only done web research. When are you planning to go?

**Kapang!** · 07-20-2012, 14:42

One thing I found was this:

Saddle Mountain, Rattlesnake Ridge, Buck Creek Loop (Saddle Mountain Trailhead)

20.9 miles, 1200 ft. climb, 4,000 ft. descent, 3,300 ft. climb

This 2-3 day moderate to difficult hiking loop is a great alternative to the popular Lost Coast Trail, as it climbs to King Peak (4,088 ft.) and descends to the beach. Park at the Saddle Mountain Trailhead and a gradual climb through a mixture of chaparral and forest, topping off with the spectacular King Peak vista. Then follow the King Crest Trail to Rattlesnake Ridge Trail. It is recommended only for adventurous backpackers who don't mind some bushwhacking and stream crossings. Follows brushy Rattlesnake Ridge before descending through old-growth forest to Big Flat Creek. Ferns and mosses line the boulder choked channel of Big Flat Creek, which you must cross multiple times on the way to the coast (bring extra shoes). You will find a year-round spring at Bear Hollow Camp after leaving King Crest Trail (fill up water here). The stretch of the Lost Coast Trail between Big Flat and Buck Creek may be impassable during high tide; take a tide chart with you. Fill up water again at Buck Creek before heading up the Buck Creek Trail to the Saddle Mountain Trailhead. NOTE: The lower portion of Rattlesnake Ridge Trail is often covered by landslides during the winter storm season. It is recommended to go up Buck Creek and down Rattlesnake Ridge.

As I usually am going by myself, This looked like a great loop instead of going up and back. And, you still do some of the LCT.

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcat...ncatrails.html

**mangus7175** · 07-20-2012, 15:33

Here's a past TR from BPL to that area...scroll down a bit and you'll see a pic of where one strung up their hammock.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=31700

Another TR...no hammock but has a good video
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...hread_id=40618

Hope that helps a bit.

**Bondo** · 07-23-2012, 20:37

I have found tons of info on hiking the Lost Coast Trail. But very little in regards to hammocks and hanging. I guess there's a few spots but nothing in abundance. I really want to do this trip but I fred the thought of going to ground.

**1energy936** · 07-24-2012, 19:55

The lost coast is beautiful I lived there for a year well in trinity it's my dream to get my hammock out there!

**Bondo** · 07-24-2012, 20:11

Seems there haven't been to many hammocks out there.

**Omerta925** · 03-18-2014, 17:35

i just found this thread. Im planning on making the hike up to the Lost Coast in a few weeks. Do u have any more info pertaining to hammocking?? Im a little worried, i hope there trees trees where the camp sites are. Please get back to me if you were able to get more info and if you ended making the hike? Thanks!

**Henny Jenny** · 07-11-2014, 11:25

Bump for updates!

Did anyone find good places to hang on this trail? I am thinking about hiking it soon, but don't want to go to ground.

**ofuros** · 07-11-2014, 13:53

I'm also scouring the internet for relevant info for a future trip......thanks for extra the links above.
I'm flexible, I'd go to ground for a night if I really had to, wouldn't want to miss out on such a sensational hike.
That said, if any hammockers have hiked the lost coast trail & have any hanging info......share the love, pretty please.