05/25/2026
How do words even begin to describe the pure joy and amazement we have been living this past week on the Lost Coast?
The King Range National Conservation Area is home to the Lost Coast Trail which spans over 25 miles of rugged coastline. Our special group backpacked along black-sand beaches, loose gravel, boulders, river rocks, brush-filled cliffs, creeks, and bluffs. We followed tide charts and safely navigated the rising tides of the Pacific as high tide rolled in and beaches became impassable.
Our group had new friends and old friends. Laughter and tears. Jokes and childlike play. Challenging moments and creature comforts. Yoga and meditation. Delicious backcountry cuisine and birthday cheesecake. Sunsets and moody fog. Wildlife and flora/fauna. Singing and dancing. Creek plunges and late night hot tub soaks. Beach camping and falling asleep to crashing waves. And so so so many more memories.
Our group bonded in ways that words fail to capture. Like so many before us who have connected deeply on a WHOA adventure, it has to be felt to be understood.
To this incredible group of Lost Coast hikers- every single one of you made this experience perfect. Thank you for entrusting us, thank you for showing up, and thank you for bringing yourself to the Lost Coast. We’ll always have these memories.
We cannot wait for more adventures together.
