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A steep climb for a quarter mile followed by a stunning plateau from there on out.


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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

288' 88 m

High

16' 5 m

Low

272' 83 m

Up

257' 78 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

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Features Birding · Cave · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly For young kids, there is a lot to see and explore all along this trail. Just keep them away from the edge.

Description

Just before the visitor center, there is a trail tucked into the hillside on your right. Right away, you'll ascend a few stairs and then continue on up the trail above the boat dock. Look back across the channel and over to Scorpion Anchorage.

Once you reach the top of the initial incline, the going flattens our as you hike along the cliff's edge. Don't venture too close to the edge, as the drop off is dangerous. You'll be along the edge for about a mile. It is at the beginning of this flat area that I spotted my first Island Fox. I didn't have time to take my camera out though! When you arrive at Cavern Point, be sure to check out the hard sandy formations. They are only inches high.

Be sure to go past the service road before heading down the correct trail.

Flora & Fauna

Plenty of sea life can be seen swimming nearby, and foxes can be spotted here as well.

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Shared By:

Phil DiGirolamo

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Photos

Just hanging out, hoping for a morsel to eat.
Dec 13, 2016 near Anacapa…, CA
Path of Cavern Point Loop Trail in foreground.
Mar 16, 2018 near Anacapa…, CA
Looking down on Scorpion Anchorage.
Sep 30, 2015 near Toro Ca…, CA
You really can't find a bad view on Santa Cruz Island.
Dec 13, 2016 near Anacapa…, CA
A rxher turns the corner to view the boat landing at Scorpion Bay.
Dec 13, 2016 near Anacapa…, CA
Little Scorpion Anchorage.
Mar 16, 2018 near Anacapa…, CA
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Aug 23, 2022
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May 8, 2022
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May 01,2022
May 19, 2021
Arielle Burnett
Breathtaking view from the top! — 1h 00m
Mar 14, 2021
Aaron Fagerwick
Extra exploration 1.8mi — 0h 34m
Aug 5, 2019
Juanita Prada
Connects with potato head beautiful views of the beach 1.5mi — 4h 30m
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