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Lost Coast 4x4 Trail (California)

OTG Ben

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Please post trail status for the Lost Coast 4x4 Trail here.
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Include the Following for all Status Updates

Date:
Current Status:
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Date:
4/30/2021

Current Status: Open with some issues

Additional Details: Recent rains have caused the river levels to rise substantially. Buffalo River is approximately 3' deep. Lifted vehicles with larger tires (33" +) may find it difficult and/or dangerous to cross Buffalo River. There's another crossing that's about 30" deep 1/2 mile north of the main crossing. We recommend checking water levels first, but this is typically the alternative crossing point. Aside from water levels, the rest of the trail is running fantastic!
 

OTG Ben

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Seasonal Gate Closure
A seasonal closure remains in effect for Usal Road from Usal Beach and north to 4 corners (Usal beach remains accessible from Hwy 1). Mendocino County controls the gates, and they're typically opened between Mid April to Mid May. We're anticipating they'll open any day now given rainfall was lighter than average this year. The typical detour is to drive back to Hwy 1to Hwy 101, and then take the pavement to Shelter Cove and continue the route north.

For the most up to date info, please contact Mendocino County Transportation Dept:
707-463-4363
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/transportation/road-closures

Indefinite road Closure to Bear Harbor
The road from needle rock visiting center to bear Harbor remains closed following the road's closure a year ago due to unsafe conditions. It's unclear if Humboldt County (who manages the road) will open this section of road back up to vehicles in the future. This closure is negligible, as the drive to Bear Harbor is an out-and-back endeavor.
 

IndyJones73

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Sep 11, 2022
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Hello there! Just joined and was looking at this trail as our first trip 09/28 - 10/02. I am still learning to navigate the OTG forums and web site, but was hoping you could share any pertinent information about this trail in so far as closures, restrictions (camp fire for example), etc.? Thank you!
 
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