Lost Coast Trail (North)
About
Lost Coast Trail (North) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 12.5 miles from the town of Shelter Cove. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical highs reach about 68 to 70°F in August and September with lows around 54°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station at Shelter Cove. Winter stays mild, with highs in the upper 50s. Kinsey Ridge Trail is the closest of several hikes nearby, at about 1.8 miles away. Cooskie Creek Route and Miller Loop are both a little over 3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Honeydew Campground sits about 7 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Lost Coast Trail (North)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–70°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shelter Cove Aviation, CA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan58° high47° low
- Feb59° high47° low
- Mar61° high47° low
- Apr62° high47° low
- May65° high49° low
- Jun68° high52° low
- Jul68° high53° low
- Aug68° high54° low
- Sep70° high54° low
- Oct68° high52° low
- Nov62° high49° low
- Dec59° high47° low
Nearby
- Kinsey Ridge TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Cooskie Creek RouteHiking3 mi
- Miller LoopHiking3.3 mi
- Rattlesnake Ridge TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Maple Camp TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Lightning TrailHiking6 mi
- Honeydew CampgroundCamping7.3 mi
- King Crest TrailHiking7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
