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Why does nobody talk about the Lost Coast Trail from back in the day?
I hiked the Lost Coast Trail years ago, and you could just show up and go. Now, you need permits booked months ahead, and there are strict rules about where to camp. I mean, it's good for protecting the place, but it feels less free. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I miss deciding things as I went. I remember finding a perfect spot by a creek and staying an extra day just because. These days, every site is reserved, and you have to stick to a plan. The trail is still beautiful, but the whole feel has changed.
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hayden_webb7mo ago
My friend did the Lost Coast Trail over a decade ago when no permits were needed. He once found a perfect little beach camp completely by chance and stayed two nights just because he could. That random luck was the best part of the trip for him. He tried to go again last summer and every site was reserved months in advance. Following a strict schedule made the whole hike feel like a chore instead of an escape. The place is still wild, but that old sense of discovery is pretty much gone.
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jenniferlane7mo ago
I got a permit for the Lost Coast last year and actually liked having a planned spot. It meant no stress about finding camp at sunset. The rules keep the place quiet and clean, which I value more than random luck.
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