t-rex grrr
Adventurer
This past weekend, my buddy and I took a trip to The Lost Coast. It was a long drive to get there filled with traffic stops and twisting roads that go up and down, but it was well worth it. We only spent 2 nights and 3 days exploring, but will plan to add additional days in the future...and more beer! We prematurely ran out.
Trip Destinations
Usal Beach
I've read the horror stories about crazy locals shooting guns and driving around at night, but I think we got lucky b/c there were only three other small groups around, and everyone was quiet. We found a sweet spot that offered a circular opening in the trees to allow for some epic night gazing. I think dropping the kids off while gazing into the beautifully starlit sky was one of my favorite moments of the trip.
Sinkyone State Park
If you like to hike, this is a cool place to start. However, out of our entire trip, we experienced all oncoming traffic on this road only and ironically, it was also the narrowest road that may require someone backing up.
Shelter Cove
Cool little town. That's it =P Oh, and the road to the town is pretty harsh on your brakes.
Tolkan Campground
A nice small campsite that is nestled in the hills. Just watch out for the damn mosquitos there b/c they're relentless.
Road Conditions
Rugged, but nothing a stock SUV can't handle. There were some large mud puddles, but one could easily opt to drive around them. However, I would advise traveling on Usal Road after a rain storm b/c there are some steep sections and it would suck to break down anywhere on that trail.
I made it in, but had to back out b/c the truck was too tall for the exit
For the surfers, I can only image how awesome this place could get with the right swell
Camping buddy
The bridge just before the Usal Beach campground
When we arrived, we were greeted by this huge guy
How one packs when they don't have a spare tire carrier or drawers =)
One of my favorite parts about exploring rugged terrain is airing down.
Don't forget to put out your fires!
On our way to Shelter Cove via Usal Road
Most of the trail throughout The Lost Coast looked like this
Trip Destinations
Usal Beach
I've read the horror stories about crazy locals shooting guns and driving around at night, but I think we got lucky b/c there were only three other small groups around, and everyone was quiet. We found a sweet spot that offered a circular opening in the trees to allow for some epic night gazing. I think dropping the kids off while gazing into the beautifully starlit sky was one of my favorite moments of the trip.
Sinkyone State Park
If you like to hike, this is a cool place to start. However, out of our entire trip, we experienced all oncoming traffic on this road only and ironically, it was also the narrowest road that may require someone backing up.
Shelter Cove
Cool little town. That's it =P Oh, and the road to the town is pretty harsh on your brakes.
Tolkan Campground
A nice small campsite that is nestled in the hills. Just watch out for the damn mosquitos there b/c they're relentless.
Road Conditions
Rugged, but nothing a stock SUV can't handle. There were some large mud puddles, but one could easily opt to drive around them. However, I would advise traveling on Usal Road after a rain storm b/c there are some steep sections and it would suck to break down anywhere on that trail.



I made it in, but had to back out b/c the truck was too tall for the exit





For the surfers, I can only image how awesome this place could get with the right swell

Camping buddy



The bridge just before the Usal Beach campground


When we arrived, we were greeted by this huge guy


How one packs when they don't have a spare tire carrier or drawers =)


One of my favorite parts about exploring rugged terrain is airing down.



Don't forget to put out your fires!

On our way to Shelter Cove via Usal Road

Most of the trail throughout The Lost Coast looked like this


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