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The Best Backpacking in Newport

Looking for the best backpacking in Newport? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Newport. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Newport

  • Fort Bragg, California

    Brandon Gulch via Riley Ridge Rd and Little Lake Sherwood Trail

    7.87 mi / 1401 ft gain
    Brandon Gulch via Riley Ridge Rd and Little Lake Sherwood Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Bragg, California.
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  • Whitethorn, California

    Jackass Creek via Lost Coast Trail

    23 mi / 8071 ft gain
    The Lost Coast is infamous. For its name alone draws visitors from around California and the world. A 26-mile stretch of coast, road less, with a wall like mountain range just yards from the ocean and beach. But with the Lost Coast being what it is, there is a lesser-known, yet equally stunning h...
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  • Whitethorn, California

    Sinkyone Wilderness Segment- Lost Coast Trail

    27.12 mi / 7516 ft gain
    Sinkyone Wilderness Segment- Lost Coast Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitethorn, California.
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  • Whitethorn, California

    King's Peak from Shelter Cove

    2.0
    30.85 mi / 6204 ft gain
    After parking at Shelter Cove and securing a camping permit ($3 per night in the backcountry) follow the bear prints down the coastline for 5 miles, keeping in mind that the tide devours the beach every 12 hours. Parts of the beach become impassable at high tide. Camp overnight at Buck Creek, th...
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  • Whitethorn, California

    Lost Coast - King Range Loop

    40.52 mi / 7740 ft gain
    Lost Coast - King Range Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Whitethorn, California.
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  • Whitethorn, California

    Lost Coast Central Stretch

    8.92 mi / 167 ft gain
    Lost Coast Central Stretch is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Whitethorn, California.
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  • Whitethorn, California

    Lost Coast and Big Flat Creek via Kings Crest

    21.01 mi / 6004 ft gain
    Lost Coast and Big Flat Creek via Kings Crest is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Whitethorn, California.
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  • Garberville, California

    King's Peak via Lightning Trailhead

    5.0
    4.79 mi / 1942 ft gain
    King's Peak is the tallest peak in the King Range, the home of the famous and spectacular "Lost Coast". At an elevation of 4,000' and less than 3 miles from the ocean, King's Peak provides stunning views in all directions: of canyons, beaches, foggy valleys, and the many greenhouses that dot the ...
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  • Honeydew, California

    Spanish Ridge Loop Trail

    12.19 mi / 3196 ft gain
    Spanish Ridge Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Garberville, California.
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