Just ran this this weekend from the South End to Four Corners. It’s like the state has washed there hands with this park. Good luck. I will be back later this summer and hopefully the whole rd will be open … and it too will be during the week …. This is all so sad to me. Thanks for the update, Chris. Just as another ongoing data point, I recently saw photos online that showed a pretty large group (or groups) of people that were driving, riding dirt bikes, parking and camping on the beach itself, as well as firing off handguns, shotguns and centerfire rifles. I’d like to run the full Usal Rd. To wet to drive. Lost Coast - Usal Road to Mattole Road. Usal Hopper: Lost Coast Gravel Adventure. I’ve added rough waypoints for the campgrounds, outhouses, and such that I remember. Distance Elevation 31.12 miles 20 ft minimum 2,100 ft maximum 5,125 ft gain 6,647 ft loss GPX Embed. So Peaceful ! This map is only available as a digital download for Avenza Maps; there’s no printed map. Part Three of our Lost Coast trip will be up next to wrap things up. I’m a veteran of many a backpacking trip in Sinkyone SP and the Lost Coast. The Lost Coast is spectacular! Don’t know conditions there. I’m planning a trip in 2 weeks . I would not leave my campsite unattended for 2 minutes out there. Definitely obstacles capable of stranding a vehicle that's not a hardcore off-roading machine. I’d like to do Usal Road from Hwy 1 to Shelter Cove, then head east and meet up with 101. We quit going in the early 80’s. During […], Needle Rock Beach is near the Needle Rock Visitor Center at Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Has anyone been out there this fall? Most places along our four-day the trip were closer to $4.29/gallon, including Eureka, although I think the gas at the Shelter Cove convenience store was substantially higher. You know you have reached the campground area when you encounter the park sign which is posted with numerous warnings and regulations. But I can’t speak for every driver or their vehicle. eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'californiabeaches_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_0',676,'0','0']));See the map above and the list below of the seven sandy beaches in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Unfortunately, the “iron ranger” pay station has been decapitated, so no one was leaving money for the park fees in it. During the rainy season, it may be difficult, impassible, or outright closed. But is a beautiful drive. Drove south on Usal Rd. Is this road do-able with this equipment? One night gun fire through camp sites, another time finding strangers wondering in middle of camp site, parties all night and best of all drunk drivers driving through camp sites while people are in tents not to mention loud music. About Us | Contact Backpacking Great! But yes it was very time-consuming to mine that data before our trip, hence this post…, Anthony & Astrid visited, and have a blog post with their experience at http://www.overlandnomads.com/2012/09/exploring-the-lost-coast-of-california-day-1/. We discovered Usal and Jackass Creek in the late 60’s when hardly anyone went there. camped at wailaki which we all loved! The road is narrow, with some pretty blind corners, so stick to the right, go slowly and be very alert for oncoming traffic. Been going each year but ever since the STATE DOES NOT PATROL it has gone to HELL! I grew up in the area and this place has always been known by us locals to be a site for partying and drug use rather than family camping. Traction was not an issue. Beyond that, I got the impression that they hadn’t graded the road this season. The road there is horrible and there are pieces from vehicles laying along side of it. People were shooting guns throughout the night and racing there 4×4 trucks in the campground. There some really rough peeople staying there. The Lost Coast, Part Two: Usal Road & Beach, Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails (Wells), Backcountry Adventures – Northern California (Massey & Wilson), http://www.overlandnomads.com/2012/09/exploring-the-lost-coast-of-california-day-1/, https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/transportation/road-closures, Another Oregon Road Trip – December, 2015. Then about 100 yards short of the intersection at Kenny, the road became too dangerous to continue forward. Discussion in 'GPS Tracks - West & PNW' started by maxattack, Jul 18, 2018. maxattack, Jul 18, 2018 #1. maxattack Been here awhile Supporter. Ruts and such would make this a problem for rental cars or other passenger sedans. A great big bike Dual Sport Ride. David, this is all very useful and helpful…I’d been picking my way through posts on a variety of forums; which was pretty laborious; and still picked up a lot of incorrect info…I’m looking forward to hearing about A&A’s trip there this weekend. The information for Usal Road is incomplete though, so it’s a useful map but I wouldn’t rely on it to have everything you might want. Grand Cherokee, Trailhawk. He ended up leaving without a confrontation. Jacob on January 19, 2015 Dirt Segment From Chemise Mountain Rd, Whitethorn, Humboldt County to Usal Rd, Westport, Mendocino County, California. During weekdays, I expect this campground to be less busy and quieter. The place has been destroyed. On the coast south of the park, Westport has a couple more hotel and bed & breakfast options. We had sleeping bags, rain gear, a tarp, TREAD traction pads. Not sure what Jeremy ran into, but it seemed entirely passable, even despite the rain making things a little slick. We had zero AT&T cell/data reception the entire time we were in this area, and well beyond. If you leave money, someone’s gonna just grab it. 8/30/18, Drove with my wife and dog. We never even saw a Ranger the whole weekend? Sept. 2013. Lost Coast Map from Wilderness Press, Northern California. The exceptionally scenic Lost Coast Trail winds over dramatic, high seaside bluffs and through deep, redwood-filled canyons. Rectangle indicates map coverage. 7. I posted before this statement- “someday someone will get killed or really hurt” I am shocked why the state allows this, really wrong. used a ford expedition and although some very deep ruts, we did just fine. Let’s hope the state gets their acto together and restores order and conditions at this beautiful area. Another way to see this park is by hiking The Lost Coast Trail. I didn’t see any poop or trash, and slept through the night. No description provided. I don’t think the section you drove gets bad, and it probably sees more maintenance. 5. It was imposssible to drive even at walking pace, most of the time the speedometer was on the needle as we rolled in and out of the ruts. I was planning on staying here saturday night, does anyone have any updates? California State Parks Sinkyone Wilderness SP official website. I was looking for some nice family camping and light 4 wheeling. Usal Beach is beautiful and has lots of dry camping available at the nearby campground. ISBN# … We are both very good bike handlers so as long as its not too rocky or sketchy I think it would be ok. Backpackers on this trail will pass by each of the beaches in the park and will have to camp in the wilderness camps along the way. This is located about 20 miles west of Leggett, CA. Heavy metal concert all night, with gunshots, people screaming and the camp sites were discusting! From here it’s around 9.4 miles to the Usal Beach campground area. I want to leave a somewhat positive review for this spot. My family and I just stayed there last weekend and we will never go back! Usal Creek, 9.7 miles (15.6 km) long, drains about 28 square miles (73 km 2) on the Mendocino Coast … @Jeremy… thanks for the update. It was as low as $4.02 there. What a shame! The roads signage was acceptable, but I was thankful for the Toyota navigation system. We drove into it for half an hour but it really was in terrible condition, with continuous deep ruts. The drunks with their guns and motorcycles really make you wish for a ranger but did not see one for the4 days we were there. And if someone catches up behind you, do the goddam courteous thing and let them pass when you can safely move over for them. It worked out fine for me but the trick is arrive on a sunday and sleep on the beach! When we were there, they were drinking, driving around fast, yelling and playing music until around midnight. We didn’t spend much time at the beach out of fear of our camping gear getting stolen. If it IS you, then you don't need my advice . The Usal Road (Mendocino Co. Route 431) offers an example of that latter option. The unpaved county road following the westernmost ridge line south from the King Range crosses Usal Creek near the Pacific coast, but the bridge may be removed during winter months. Or should I find an easier road, or wait until later in the summer? I don’t think anyone paid for there camp sites? Entire map … We had planned to stay for a week, but left on the second day. up to Shelter Cove, but don’t want to take the time off work if they have gates and roads closed. 4. Usal Creek is the southernmost drainage basin unbridged by California State Route 1 on California's Lost Coast. Over grown Rocky Washed out. A fabulous trip, fun drive that was challenging in spots but not really technical. 6. Dry as a bone. Too old to do that kind of camping anymore, but the pictures do bring back so many wonderful memories of times spent at both places. Yes there were ruts, some water, some mud, no rock crawling. Has anyone driven this road lately? Any good alternatives? could any recommend any good surfing spots as well? Nobody answered my above post, but in case anyone in the future is reading this and wondering about driving this road recreationally, I found that the road WAS NOT do-able with a light-duty setup (I’m in a late model 4×4 Cherokee with 30″ A/T tires, with <10" clearance). 2. In partnership with RFFI and Usal Redwoods we will have a unique opportunity to ride on state, county and private RFFI/Usal … eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'californiabeaches_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',135,'0','0']));Itching for a remote and scenic experience along the California Coast? It was definitely a little rougher and more rutted, but still nothing that I would call technical, at least not that I can recall. It’s a long trek of about 13 miles on this meandering and undulating trail from Usal Beach to the visitor center. We didn't make it further up Usal than the campground - we saw a recently fallen tree on the road ahead and decided to pass - … I’ve been lucky at Usal, and it saddens me that it’s such a terrible place to camp now. California State Parks Sinkyone Wilderness SP official website. Usal Road was a bit intimidating at first, and the 6.2 mile stretch took us … The 50-mile long Lost Coast Trail is a backpacker’s and hiker’s dream. It was crowded, but I found a nice campsite out of range of most of the noise. Usal Road: CR 431, MP 6.26 - 24.30 - Usal Road from Highway 1 to the beach campground is open year round unless there is a storm related closure. Navarro Ridge Road: CR 518 MP 8.82 – 13.10 i am riding a dual sport up from san jose so i could keep moving up the coast if there is a better option nearby. Fort Bragg / Sherwood Road: CR 419 MP 5.08 – 27.54 Do you think Usal road is ridable on say a gravel or cross bike? This was during the dry season. Maps / Information:. We continued to camp there through the 70’s. Our site was a good one. I think there are a few squatters living there also. I always see pictures of people doing so but I want to be safe. The ranger was right about there not being much in the way of views too, but it’s otherwise a pretty drive. Are there a lot of them or could you bridge them with traction aids, etc? Many steep climbs and equally steep descents. The weather was nice, but the rock music coming from the other camp sites along with the intermittent gun fire at night kept us up every night. Ten Mile Road: CR 506 MP 0.18 – 1.68 ‘ Just spent three days there and will never go back! Gary, it may be quieter out there now that the weather has cooled down and school is back in session. I’m not in a heavy duty 4 wheeling rig. Usal Road traces the Pacific Coast twenty miles north of Fort Bragg splitting off the state route once it heads inland. If you are used to USGS maps you are going to think this is Lost Coast for Dummies. From Highway 1 to the Usal Campground is about a 6-mile drive that will take 25 minutes or more. My “go to” spots are either Nadelos camp, or if I’m in the mood for beach camping, Black Sands Beach on the north end of Shelter Cove. Friday night we had a drunk camper come into our camp at 1am thinking it was his camp. A herd of Roosevelt elk are sometimes spotted roaming around the property. Some of Usal Rd is narrow and on a cliff-side, but it was all 2-wheel drive stuff. Bring toilet paper and don’t be surprised if going to the bathroom in the woods becomes more appealing than the campground facilities. I’ll help if I can. Unfortunately, several years later this place has not changed. There are several outhouses scattered around the camp area, so you can pick the least hellish one. Maps: I used two maps. I took a shovel, Hi Lift jack, food, water, gas, chainsaw, tools, a fishing rod, Sig .40 and 50 rounds of Critical Defense ammo. Awful place! Click here if this … It was nerve-wracking, but my car made it just fine. The smallish dark sandy beach here sits in a cove at the mouth of Little […], Wheeler Beach is a hike-in only beach located near Wheeler Camp in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park along the North Mendocino Coast. But the light rain showers may have discouraged parties. I’ve read that this gate can be closed for seasonal (mud!) Does anyone know if the roads are open during the winter months. One family’s kids threw rocks at the elk, and the big group of young people left their campfire unattended. The turn off is extremely easy to miss so it is recommended to use your odometer to gauge how close you are to Usal Road. Pass it, and keep straight for about 80 yards and there’s another road on the left, and this one is very easy to miss. It’s not clear when the road will reopen. It was drawn at a size of 26 x 39 inches and a scale of 1:25,000. I have a stock 4WD SUV very slightly lifted, 4×4 (Hi only–and no lockers), and a good set of A/T tires. I was thinking about a Nov. trip up from SoCal, but if it’s still Dodge City…….. Was there last weekend and most camps were taken. Delcia, sorry to hear that things have apparently deteriorated since our visit there. If that's not you, then be prepared to turn around and go back the way you came. I’m looking forward to hearing from them too. Usal Beach is the only drive-in campground, as well as the campground furthest south in Sinkyone; it’s conveniently located near Highway 1. Usal Beach campground (Usal Camp on maps) is located at the southern end of the Sinkyone Wilderness ... We took Ettersburg Rd to Honeydew and then took Mattole Rd into the Humboldt State Forest. Usal Road (Mendocino Country Rd 431) is found 13 miles north of Westport or 14.5 miles southwest of Legget on Highway 1. Usal Road: CR 431 MP 6.26 – 24.30. From the visitor center walk back on the road a bit to the old wooden […], Jones Beach is located below Jones Beach Camp on the bluff between two creek drainages in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Only one of the beaches can be driven to and that is Usal Beach which has a campground and attracts Jeep groups in the summer months. I didn’t go around marking or noting them all though, so there are surely others scattered around the area. Wow! I would pick up & fill out an envelope, then pay a ranger if one happens to show up. If you are not camping at Usal Campground, then you’ll need a hotel. Anyone know if Usal rd is open and if it is, what condition it is in? People that slept on the beach saturday night said that they were crazy until about midnight, driving by the camp and running over logs that they were sitting on. The coordinates are N39º 50.111′ W123º 50.638′. Several yards past that there is a gate, which was open when we were there. The reports continue to roll in and they’re generally not good, but a few friends have survived their visits since I was there. Hope to miss all the fools. 0 images 2 votes Vote . Do not waste your time going to Usal. To find get here, drive west on the paved Briceland Thorn Road for 28 miles from Garberville on Highway 101. It looks like there are a lot of homeless people living there now. have things quieted down there now that fall has set in? I could see this type dirt it is turning in to slipper snot. When we got to our camp site we had to pick up the trash left by the campers. It’s open from the south end, but just after Usal Beach there is another gate that is closed. As a California state park that has mostly been abandoned, there are no trash cans and no trash pickup. Road is fine but i can see how it would be tricky if it gets wet. Up to that point, it wasn't difficult. After passing the camp area entrance board, you soon cross the cool wooden bridge over Usal Creek. For more info and a map of Usal Road, see the state park page. Note that I’ve already covered some of this information and posted a lot of related photos in Part One of this series. Memorial Day 2019 we drove Usal Road north from SR1 through Usal Beach to Shelter Cove Road…spent the night in Shelter Cove at the Oceanfront Inn and then Tuesday morning got up early and headed north on Kings Peak Road through the BLM Wilderness past Tolkan, Horse Mountain, Honeydew, Petrolia, around Cape Mendocino to Capetown then on to Bear River Ridge to Rio Del. 2. Lou. We didn’t have reliable coverage we could count on until we reached Ferndale to the north. The camper next to us got into a fist fight while there children watched. Take photos…or wildlife, trees, vistas, rivers, creeks, mud puddles, sheer drop offs. Thanks for your input, Daniel. This place is a complete dump, which is sad because it could be so nice. The camp sites were covered in garbage and the loud music and gun fire all night was riduculas! The unpaved county road following the westernmost ridge line south from the King Range crosses Usal Creek near the Pacific coast, but the bridge may be removed during winter months. 9. We saw Elk, Bald Eagles, two dead SUVs that were abandoned. The unspoiled and remarkably … Roosevelt elk roam the grasslands. The Lost Coast Trail starts at Usal Beach at the south end of the park and meanders north for […], Little Jackass Creek Beach is a hike-in only beach located in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. It’s in a 1920’s house and has information and exhibits on the park and the trail. I have a quick question, My wife and I do a coast trip by bike every year and thinking of changing it up this year and doing some dirt. We ate our picnic at a delightful spot in the woods, then turned around and took the looong way round via Garberville and 101. Prepare for foggy cool coastal weather here in Northern California. Usal Road, "The Lost Coast" ~ You really 'Need to Heed' This Warning One of the most beautiful coastal drives in California..... and risky, if you're … If you have a capable four-wheel-drive vehicle (not just all-wheel-drive) and are up for the challenge, then this road trip is for you. I’m thinking the cell black hole has them out of communication as well. 3. Some additional thoughts on our Lost Coast trip: In addition, the steepness and related geotechnical challenges of the coastal mountains made this stretch of coastline too costly for … We took usal road yesterday ( August 13) and it was in great condition and the views and beach were beautiful. Busier during July and August than other months, but the beach is relatively empty on a sunny day when compared to Ten Mile or MacKerricher. Lost coast trail is amazing but overgrown and in pretty rough shape…would be fine for an experienced hiker. Hi there, thanks for the great post with really great info. It is maintained during the dry season, but is … Tayler, the roads there all seem to be pretty well-maintained and graded dirt roads. Anyone ever camp at Rockport Bay campground? I’m going to try to cover pretty much everything I know from my research and our recent visit to Usal Beach, Usal Road, Usal Creek, and Usal campground, with a side of Usal fries. No cell surface. People were dedicating around there campsites. This despite the ranger at Needle Rock telling us not to bother – he said the road is awful, slow, and there are no views worth bothering with. We made it to the beach in 20 minutes granted we were in a jeep but we also saw a Prius make it. We camped a ways away from the main crowd and found the fireworks to be entertaining, but not what we typically look for when heading to the back country. The road past the beach going north is closed , cause I suppose of the rains we had this year ( slides, etc. ) Bring your own drinking/washing water. 4WD may be necessary during some parts of … Very beautiful drive for the part that I got to see. For those willing to take on the challenge keep in mind the following ( I visited on 1-1-2015: Our rig is a 2016 4Runner Trail Premium with all the bells and whistles (including KDSS)…but it is stock with just aftermarket tires (BFG AT KO2). I park at the BLM lot and either carry my stuff down to the beach or sleep in the grassy area of the parking lot(I even pitched a tent back in the bushes there a few years back when rain threatened). The complete trip from Ft. Bragg to Usal … Seasonal Road Closures For the southern section from Usal to Needle Rock Visitors Center I used the Wilderness Press Lost Coast Map.For the northern section from Needle Rock to Mattole Beach, I used the free downloadable BLM map.The former actually covers both sections, but it lacks the detail of the latter. This section of Usal Road was a well-graded, narrow but easy dirt road. Usal Creek is the southernmost drainage basin unbridged by California State Route 1 on California's Lost Coast.The unpaved county road following the westernmost ridge line south from the King Range crosses Usal Creek near the Pacific coast, but the bridge may be removed during winter months. The dirt road is a single lane that can be extremely steep in places. Maybe someone with a stronger stomach and less sympathy for their suspension could do it faster, but it wasn’t for us. Due to the remoteness of the area it’s been impossible to host a cycling event, until now. Terrible road, campsites filled with litter and poo, and irresponsible people making the place dangerous. I'll be in northern California in about three weeks and am hoping to jump on Usal Road just north of Rockport on Hwy 1 and … Anyone been recently? There are fire rings at the sites. The roads and trails are limited to only the parks--King Range and Sinkyone--whereas the Lost Coast covers a lot of ground to the east as well that is not picked up. Map Search • Browse Routes ... Usal Road. I saw the idiots when i came in on my dual sport and heard the thumping bass so i knew that would not be peaceful. Lots of TP littered all around the campsites which is a huuuugeeee bummmer but otherwise great place to camp out. 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