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The Why and How
Californians love and value their coast, and the California Coastal Trail is an expression of the desire for preservation and responsible access. Read about the efforts to complete the Trail and how you can get involved today. More

California Coastal View
Visit the blogosphere for views about the coast and trail, and check out the slide show about Coastwalk's efforts to mark the Trail.

"Experience the California Coast" from Del Norte to Marin, a new guide book from the California Coastal Commission. Click to check out its contents!

Coast and Ocean magazine enjoys a new website. The current issue tells how a retiree (and the Sierra Club) won over Caltrans for an esthetic design of Fort Bragg's Noyo Bridge.
Also click here for a C&O "audio beach postcard."

Also:
Completing the California Coastal Trail-SB908 Report

Try one of our favorite hikes along the coast. This month's featured hike is at Frank's Valley in Marin County.

The California Coastal Trail (CCT) is a network of public trails for walkers, bikers, equestrians, wheelchair riders and others along the entire California coastline. It is currently more than half complete. Coastwalk is a volunteer organization that advocates for completion of the Trail. Our members invite you to get out and enjoy the trail and to get involved in our cause!

Left: Coastal Trail insignia

Download a fact sheet about the California Coastal Trail here.
Learn more about our efforts to get the entire Trail marked with the new insignia here.
See the progress being made in marking the Trail here.
Visit Coastwalk's website and learn about our other programs.

The California Coastal Trail: Maps and resources for the hiker and visitor.
Check out the coastal trail in your county
or plan a visit to the shore. All coastal counties are mapped in detail! Just click on a section to see its description, information such as latitude/longitude, photos and aerial photos. Not just for hikers, these pages are helpful for surfers, fishermen, and everyone who is planning a trip to the California Coast.
»Click here to see: Index or Maps

Resources
What is the coastal trail? How can I help finish it? What's new on the Trail? Looking for a great day hike? Want to walk the whole coast? Click here or browse the menu on the right to find out more.

Learn More About Day Hikes along the California Coastal Trail

Hiking the 1200 mile California Coast
Read the journal of 10 Coastwalkers who hiked from the Oregon border to Mexico in the summer of 2003. »View their journal.

Wheelchair Rider's Guides are available for the San Francisco Bay Area and for Los Angeles & Orange County. Visit the Coastal Conservancy website or call (510) 286-1015 to order your free copy!

Coastwalk thanks the California Coastal Conservancy, Coastal Commission and State Parks for their encouragement and support.