The following is a press release issued by California State Parks:
The Needle Rock Visitor Center, Campground, and Lost Coast Trailhead at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park will be closed for the period of August 6, 2024 – November 16, 2024 due to a road repair project managed by Mendocino County Department of Transportation. Briceland Road (Mendocino County Road 435) will be closed from the intersection of Usal Road to the end of Briceland Road at the Needle Rock Visitor Center during the construction period. No vehicle or pedestrian access will be permitted during the construction window.
The Lost Coast Trail and trail camps will remain open for through-hikers only during the construction period, however, hikers must access the trail via alternative trailheads. Hikers should consult with the King Range National Conservation Area for Lost Coast Trail access from the north, and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park for Lost Coast Trail access from the south. For more information, visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=429 or call (707) 247-3318.
