Interactive map · October 2026

Lost Coast Trail map: all 3 stages, places to stay and services

Every stage of the Lost Coast Trail, from Mattole Trailhead to Black Sands Beach. Switch on places to stay and services with the layer button, and tap a stage to open its page with elevation, beds and the nearest help.

StagesPlaces to stayHospitals & health centresPharmacies, shops & ATMsBus stops

The 3 stages

#StageDistanceAscentTimeLevel
1Mattole Trailhead → Randall Creek13.7 km239 m5.5 hmoderate
2Randall Creek → Big Flat13.0 km127 m5 hmoderate
3Big Flat → Black Sands Beach13.8 km260 m6 hmoderate

Questions about the map

Where does the Lost Coast Trail start and end?

The route in this guide runs from Mattole Trailhead to Black Sands Beach: 40 km in 3 stages, with about 630 m of climbing.

Can I use this map offline?

This page needs an internet connection. On the trail, open the route in the free Outest app: it shows the same stages, places to stay and services offline, with your position on the map.

How many places to stay are on the map?

19 places to stay, checked in October 2026, plus 5 hospitals and health centres. The full list with phone numbers is in the accommodation guide.

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