Lost Coast Trail

Name: Lost Coast Trail
Start: 2022-06-10T07:00:00Z
End: 2022-06-10T07:00:00Z
Location: 67678 Drive Thru Tree Rd, Leggett, CA 95585, USA

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The Lost Coast Trail will take entrants on a point-to-point Ultra that will be a challenging coastal wilderness experience. This run will take along the beautiful California coastline, there will be plenty of rest stops each day and camping too. Come for the great adventure and to run 60 miles.

Lost Coast Trail

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Fri, Jun 10, 2022

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Leggett, United States

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Where and when

Location

67678 Drive Thru Tree Rd, Leggett, CA 95585, USA

Start times

Friday, Jun 10, 2022

Lost Coast Trail : 3:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Lost Coast Trail

Lost Coast Trail

60mi

free

Route information

Wednesday, Day 1: Drive to Camp

Shuttle runners to the Mattole River campground, enjoy a spectacular dinner on the beach, and make final preparations for an amazing 3-day run.

Thursday, Day 2: 25-27 Miles. 1,000’ to 4,500’ of Elevation Gain

A full day of beach run/trekking awaits. The trail follows the line of the sand and sea and disappears in and out of rocky bluffs, over streams, through tide flats, and across beaches. You will finish the day at Black Sands Beach and shuttle runners to the Walki Campground.

Friday, Day 3: 9-20 Miles. 500’ to 3,500’ of Elevation Gain

This day is spent traversing coastal mountains. The single track decent along Chemise Mountain drops into some of the most spectacular beach bluffs, Eucalyptus groves, and ocean vistas on the planet. The run finishes right at the Needle Rock Campground. Don’t be surprised to hang out with the resident elk herd.

Saturday, Day 4: 20 Miles. 6,300’ of Elevation Gain

This final day of running combines steep climbs up coastal headlands, culminating in epic vistas of the pacific coastline and equally steep descents into remote beaches. Add in a few pocket groves of coastal Redwoods and it all adds up to a pretty spectacular day on the trail finishing at Usal Beach Campground.

Sunday Day 5: Drive to Leggett CA

Given the variation and variables in how long it takes folks to finish day 4, you will celebrate together on Saturday night and use Sunday as the departure/driving day. Runners will be back at their cars in Leggett CA by mid-morning.

What's included

Transportation
First Aid
Guided run
Running Food

How to get there

67678 Drive Thru Tree Rd, Leggett, CA 95585, USA

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Shuttle

There will be a shuttle from Leggett, CA on the Wednesday evening (Day 1) at 3 pm to the Mattole River Campground. On the final day, (Day 5) there will be a shuttle back to Leggett, CA where entrants will arrive back to their cars by mid-morning.

Accommodation

This run is set in the remote wilderness and backcountry, the accommodations are at multiple campgrounds along the Pacific Coast. You will camp in personal tents and the organizer will provide group shelter and camp amenities for a 'glamp' style experience.

Hotels and Accommodation

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Event day logistics

Wednesday (Day 1)

3:00pm Meet at Leggett Valley Mercantile

3:30pm Depart to Mattole River Campground

6:00pm Arrive at Mattole River Campground, Set up camp, appetizers on the beach, evening meal, and a course overview

Thursday (Day 2)

6:00am Coffee and Breakfast

7:00am Run From Mattole River campground to Black Sands Beach

6:00pm Dinner

Friday (Day 3)

08:00am Coffee and Breakfast

9:00am Run to Needle Rock Campground

3:00pm - 5:00pm Relax, shower, rest at Needle Rock Campground

6:00pm Dinner

Saturday (Day 4)

8:00am Coffee and Breakfast

9:00am Depart for Usal Beach Campground

3:00pm - 5:00pm Relax, Shower, and rest

6:00pm Dinner

Sunday (Day 5)

7:00am Coffee and Breakfast

8:00am Break camp, Pack up the trucks.

9:00am Depart for Fortuna, CA

10:00pm Arrive Leggett, CA

Water Filtration system

Streams reaching the Pacific Ocean have traveled through surrounding ranches and farms with abundant livestock. Iodine and related chemical methods are the lightest methods. Katadyn has developed a system of fill and filter as you drink. Experiment with your specific system before beginning this trip.

Running Food

You will be provided with a selection of packable snacks including gels, chews, dehydrated fruits, nuts, chips, bars, electrolyte replacements, salts, etc.

If you have specific running foods that you prefer then make sure to pack them.

Allergies

Many summer meadows are in full bloom and as a result many stinging bees, flies, and wasps and insect pollinators are attracted to the flowers. Any runners know to have severe allergic reactions must carry their own epinephrine injector.

FAQs

Where do we meet for the Lost Coast Trail?

Entrants will meet at the Leggett Valley Mercantile in Leggett, CA

What do I do with all my camping gear at the Lost Coast Trail?

All entrant's camp gear will be transported between all trailheads and campgrounds.

Do I need travel insureance for the Lost Coast Trail?

It is recommended by the event organiser to get travel/trip insurance to protect runners in the event that an injury, illness, or personal/family circumstance prevents them from participating. There are many ways to purchase trip insurance and all types often carry some sort of medical insurance, trip cancellation or trip interruption and will reimburse both registration (and flight costs if applicable).