Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
of the coast between where Hwy 1 cuts inland north of Westport to just south of Ferndale.
The coast became 'lost' when the state's highway system deemed the region impassable in
the early 20th century.
The best hiking and camping is within the King Range National Conservation Area and
the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, which make up the central and southern stretch of the
region. The area north of the King Range is more accessible, if less dramatic.
In autumn, the weather is clear and cool. Wildflowers bloom from April through May
and gray whales migrate from December through April. The warmest, driest months are
June to August, but days are foggy. Note that the weather can quickly change.
