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Black Sands Beach loop from Shelter Cove

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Humboldt County

Black Sands Beach loop from Shelter Cove

Easy

4.9

(8861)

17,535

hikers

Black Sands Beach loop from Shelter Cove

01:41

6.52km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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King Range Wilderness

Rocks and Islands Wilderness

King Range National Conservation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

237 m

Black Sands Beach trailhead - Shelter Cove

Highlight • Beach

This eponymous black sandy beach is the Trailhead to the the northern, beachy section of the Lost Coast Trail. Some people only hike this northern section and return from Black …

Tip by

2

483 m

Black Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Black Sands Beach marks the southern terminus of The Lost Coast Trail (North).

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1.16 km

Black Sands Beach

Beach

4

3.26 km

Horse Mountain Creek - Beach camp

Highlight • Beach

The beach rises high and forms a broad elevated terrace around Horse Mountain Creek delta, and with some giant driftwood trees it forms a natural campsite, prime sunset views included.

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B

6.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

425 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

382 m

< 100 m

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