Channel Islands National Park · CA
Smugglers Cove (Channel Islands)
Moderate · Day hike · Best in Spring, Fall, Winter
Length
7.5 mi
Gain
1,000 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
A boat ride from Ventura, then a coastal traverse on Santa Cruz Island to a quiet cove. Endemic island foxes, sea cliffs, and zero crowds make this America's least-visited NP shine.
Highlights
- Island fox sightings
- Sea-cliff vistas
- Olive grove ruins at Smugglers
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 34.0489, -119.5572
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Scorpion Anchorage@ mile 0· 0 ft
- Olive grove ruins@ mile 1
- Cliff overlook@ mile 2.5
- Smugglers Cove@ mile 3.7
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