Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach)

CA, USA

26.2 miles (42.1 km) · 1,249 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance26.2 mi (42.1 km)
Elevation gain1,249 ft (381 m)
Average gain48 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Runnable95% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeFlat
Difficulty score1.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat45%
Mild uphill27%
Moderate uphill2%
Steep uphill1%
Mild downhill22%
Moderate downhill1%
Steep downhill2%

Questions about Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach)

How much elevation gain does Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach) have?

Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach) has 1,249 ft (381 m) of elevation gain over 26.2 miles (42.1 km). That averages 48 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach)?

The difficulty score for Lost Coast Trail: North (Mattole - Black Sands Beach) is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 21.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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