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North Bluff Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 5.0 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …Channel Islands National Park
  5. Santa Cruz Island
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“A trail that extends the Cavern Point Loop Trail with vistas to the northernmost part of Santa Cruz Island. ”

Phil DiGirolamo
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0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

376' 115 m

High

218' 67 m

Low

158' 48 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Cave · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Once you are up on the plateau, it is flat and wide open. There's lots to see and explore.

Description

This trail branches off from the Cavern Point Loop Trail, leads out to Potato Harbor and adds more coastal views to your hike. This is a relatively flat trail with a couple side trails leading out to the bluff's edges. Enjoy all the outcroppings and peeks into the numerous sea caves that can be found along the way.

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Land Manager: NPS - Channel Islands National Park

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Phil DiGirolamo
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Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 5 votes

#1

in Santa Cruz Island

#658

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#1

in Santa Cruz Island

#85

in California

#658

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View of Cavern Point Loop Trail.
Mar 16, 2018 near Anacapa…, CA
Looking back towards Scorpion Valley
Dec 11, 2016 near Anacapa…, CA
Windy on North Bluff Trail.
Mar 16, 2018 near Anacapa…, CA
Potato Harbor is simply spectacular.
Dec 13, 2016 near Anacapa…, CA
North Bluff Trail offers a nice look at the western aspect of Cavern Point.
Apr 3, 2017 near Anacapa…, CA
On the way to Potato Harbor, enjoy the rolling hills and flowing grasslands of Santa Cruz Island.
Apr 1, 2017 near Anacapa…, CA

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