Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Warning Issued to Lost Coast Hikers of Unfavorable Tides in August and September

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The following is a Facebook post on the Bureau of Land Management-California’s Facebook page:

Backpacker near the tidal waters of the Lost Coast

Backpackers planning a visit to the Lost Coast Trail within the King Range National Conservation Area may face unfavorable tidal conditions in August and September. When traversing the Impassible Zones along the Lost Coast Trail, visitors must always ensure that tides are receding and are below three feet in height.

On the following dates, tides will not be safe to pass during daylight hours:
August 4, 17, 18, 19, 30, 31.
September 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 27, 28, 29, 30.

For up-to-date tide predictions, use the NOAA.gov Tide Calculator:
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9418024&units=standard&bdate=20210804&edate=20210804&timezone=LST/LDT&clock=12hour&datum=MLLW&interval=hilo&action=dailychart&thresholdvalue=3&threshold=greaterThan

For accurate trip planning, use the King Range NCA Topo Map:
https://www.blm.gov/…/programs-nlcs-california-king

For more information on the Lost Coast Trail call the King Range Project Office at (707) 986-5400.

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For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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