Lost Coast Trail

Campers gather at Mattole Beach at dusk.

Campsite at Mattole Beach, north end of the trail.

Early morning at Mattole Beach before starting the Lost Coast Trail.

Cattle on the hills near Mattole Beach, at the start of the Lost Coast Trail

Morning fog at the beginning of the Lost Coast Trail, near Mattole Beach

Sunrise at Mattole Beach, starting the Lost Coast Trail.

Looking back towards Mattole Beach after starting south.

Walking along the beach at the beginning of the Lost Coast Trail

Leaving the beach and entering a dirt trail on the Lost Coast.

Approaching the Punta Gorda Lighthouse from the north

Lost Coast

Trampled grass on the Lost Coast Trail near Punta Gorda.

Crossing Fourmile Creek at Punta Gorda.

Seals

Punta Gorda's colony of seals.

Harbor seals at Punta Gorda.

Continuing south on the Lost Coast Trail from the Punta Gorda Lighthouse

Elephant seals are commonly found at the Punta Gorda Light

Elephant seals very close to the Lost Coast Trail

Wildflowers and the Punta Gorda Lighthouse.

Punta Gorda Light

Hikers reading the informational sign near the abandoned Punta Gorda Lighthouse.

Windy Camp

Driftwood forms somewhat of a windbreak at this camp near Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda Sunset

Dusk at our campsite on the beach near Punta Gorda Lighthouse.

Sunset Photo-op

Taking pictures of the sunset from camp near Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda Sunset

Dusk at our campsite on the beach near Punta Gorda Lighthouse.

Punta Gorda Sunset

Enjoying the sunset near Punta Gorda. The lighthouse is visible on the horizon.