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Home » Hikes in Hiking Humboldt Volume 1 » Hike 30: Cooskie Creek – Punta Gorda

Hike 30: Cooskie Creek – Punta Gorda

Cooskie Creek
Cooskie Creek – Punta Gorda

Cooskie Creek – Punta Gorda is one of those Lost Coast hikes that really makes you feel lost. The Cooskie Creek Trail is seldom used, under-maintained, and sometimes hard to follow. From the beach, it rises very steeply, then more gradually, through gloomy forest and sun-baked prairie, finally topping out at Gorda 2. The descent back to the beach is knee-jarring and slippery. The return leg up the coast is mostly rocky and very challenging and there’s a nasty climb at the end. The payoff? Solitude, outstanding views, an historic lighthouse, and a sense of accomplishment. What more could anyone ask of a hike? The recommended direction for the loop is clockwise, but the tide schedule may necessitate counterclockwise.

King Range National Conservation Area: 707-986-5400

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  1. Conifermann says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Elephant seals on the Lost Coast! Watch for the along the beach walk near the Lighthouse. https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2016/may/9/video-close-look-new-elephant-seal-colony-along-lo/

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