Cutler Coast Public Land — Cutler Coast Ecological Reserve

We hiked the 2.8 mile trail from the parking lot out to the Scenic Overlook and back. It was a great trail, not too steep, but lots of rocks and tree roots to climb over. Some of the time we had to do a little side-stepping to avoid mud and there were a number of areas where we had to cross bogs on logs laid across. Even though there was quite a bit of fog, the view of what we could see of the cliffs along the coast was fantastic! We enjoyed climbing around on the rocky cliffs and got some great photos. We look forward to returning and hiking the coastal trail.

This little hole in the wall is one of my absolute favorite places to go backpacking. The first time I came up here a severe thunderstorm was rolling in so my visit was cut short. Despite the impending doom and gloom this place was so beautiful I made the seven hour drive back up a few weeks later. Ever since then I've been returning once or twice a year.

If you're a new backpacker this hike is easy to split up into one or two nights stay. I usually do two even though I could do the whole trail in one day. It's worth staying multiple nights to just hang out and soak in the beauty of the surrounding forest, the ocean, and the quiet away from everything.

If you're an experienced backpacker, same thing! Easy trip with absolutely breathtaking views. You can't go wrong with this trail.

Depending on the time of the year, expect mud, overgrowth in some areas of the trail, lots of mosquitoes, gnats, and black flies. Bears are occasionally in the area so secure your food properly. If there are no bears, there's a lot of bouncing mice at Black Point and you don't want them in your food either.

Highly recommend bringing trekking poles if you're there for a day hike or backpacking -- especially for the backpackers. Some spots along the coast can be tricky due to be steep, loose, and/or rocky.