Las weekend a small band of friends headed out to explore the Lost Coast of Northern California. Four men, one strong boy, 26 miles, 3 days and 2 flasks of Jameson. We spent the first night at the mouth of the Mattole River, then hiked to Spanish Flat stopping at the Punta Gorda Lighthouse for rest then eating lunch at Randall Creek. Our second night we spent at Big Flat along with about 100 other hikers but Adam and Casey managed to find a great hideaway campout. The last day was the most grueling, 8 miles in thick sand. And although it was tough we all made it. Backpacking is always an adventure, add a kid and it becomes way more fun, but the Lost Coast Hike is one that will stick with you forever. I am glad I got to make the trek, and I'm glad I could spend the time with these guys.
Our crew; Jeff, Casey, Adam, Myself and Mad Dog Cody in the front.
On the goat trail there's not much room to slip
This part of the map said "Trail difficult to pass at high tide." I'd say so!
Jeff crawling over the boulders and sacraficing the unnecessary toes
slime cave
Our Second campsite at...Spanish Creek???I have never spent a night camping with more wind than that night. You had to sleep on your side to keep the collapsing tent sides from covering your face.
Keep your head down, one step at a time.
Southbound...
Symmetry between man and nature.
Backpacker Magazine cover photo
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