DESTINATION: Little Jackass Creek - Pacific Ocean
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Hikenutty
N 39° 51.605 W 123° 54.113
10S E 422858 N 4412617
Little Jackass Creek drains from the mountains of the Sinkyone Wilderness area down to the Pacific Ocean, ending here at Little Jackass beach.
Waymark Code: WM2VTV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2007
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We camped by this little stream on what was likely our favorite backpacking adventure of all time. The spot lies along what is known as the Lost Coast Trail in central California. The 35 mile trail is extremely difficult but the beauty of the landscape makes the burning thighs worth it.
This was one of two creeks that we camped on over the 5 day trip. The creek has made a steep ravine in the bluffs and it ends at the Pacific Ocean on a small sliver of black sand beach, sandwiched between the mountains on either side. While on the beach sea otters would pop up beyond the surf and watch us curiously. Beautiful purple butterfly jelly fish would flap on the dark sand when the tide was low. During our five days on the trail we didn't see a single person after the first mile of the hiking.
If you decide to visit the creek and its beach I recommend doing research on California's lost coast and buying a map of the Sinkyone Wilderness and the Kings Canyon Conservation Area. The trailhead that you'll start at to access Little Jackass is a few miles down the road from the Sinkyone Wilderness's Needle Rock Ranger Station. Register for a wilderness permit at the station (free) and then continue on to the trailhead.
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Parking Coordinates: Not listed
Trailhead Coordinates: Not listed
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