Time: 10-12 hours. Difficulty: 3.
Trailhead: On the Scenic Road West is a pull-off for
an overview of the north coast. The trail down begins here. It's not
an obvious starting point.
As you'll notice from the overlook, the valley below is incredibly
lush and green, a complete wilderness of nothing but
treetops.
Along the trail you'll have options to visit many bays and coves, starting
with Annaly Cove, then Annaly Bay, Annaly Notch, Willis Bay, Wells Bay
and on to Davis Beach.
Or you can stick to the main Furnel Ridge path, which comes out on
the Scenic Road West several miles farther east.
To really do this right, it's a strenuous hike, an all-day endeavor
that requires 10 to 12 hours of occasionally steep
ascents and descents.
And you start out with a very steep descent down to the coast, dropping
over 600 feet in under a half-mile. Wear long pants, take plenty of
water and snacks and start early.
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