BACKPACK SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

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GETTING THERE

DAY 1

HIKE: Prisoners Harbor to Del Norte Campground (3.2 miles). There are a couple of steep inclines.

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CAMP: Del Norte Campground

HIKE: Del Norte Campground to Lower Scorpion Campground (9.7 miles) Have your camera ready!

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HIKE: Del Norte Campground to Lower Scorpion Campground (9.7 miles)

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CAMP: Lower Scorpion Campground

EXPLORE: Hike out of Camp up to the North Bluff Trail along the cliffside to Potato Harbor Overlook

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EPIC VIEWS: Potato Harbor Overlook and the perfect spot to spend a couple of hours - pack some snacks or a lunch!

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EPIC VIEWS: The North Bluff Trail has endless viewpoints. Watch for marine life - whales, dolphins and sea lions love to play in sight of the coast

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KAYAK: Guided Sea Cave Tour exploring the Kelp Forests and Scorpion Rock Formations

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KAYAK: Guided Sea Cave Tour exploring the Kelp Forests and Scorpion Rock Formations

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BONUS: Adorable Island Foxes are everywhere on the island and they are not shy!

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BACKPACK SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

ABOUT

This is the most comprehensive Santa Cruz Island Backpacking Guide. Everything you need to know to do the ultimate Adventure in the Channel Islands National Park.

4 Day

ITINERARY

1 | Ferry to Prisoners Harbor Hike to Del Norte Campground 2 | Hike to Scorpion Campground 3 | Explore the North Bluff Trail 4 | Guided Kayak Tour + Ferry to Ventura

GETTING THERE

Take a ferry from Ventura to Prisoners Harbor Trip takes about an hour Watch for Whales, dolphins or other marine life!!

DAY 1

BONUS: Hike Pelican Bay (4 miles roundtrip). This is the only way to access Tinkers Harbor!

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HIKE: Prisoners Harbor to Del Norte Campground (3.2 miles). There are a couple of steep inclines.

DAY 1

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CAMP: Del Norte Campground

TIP: Most Scenic - Site 1 Most Privacy - Site 3

NIGHT 1

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HIKE: Del Norte Campground to Lower Scorpion Campground (9.7 miles) Have your camera ready!

DAY 2

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HIKE: Del Norte Campground to Lower Scorpion Campground (9.7 miles)

DAY 2

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BE READY: Montañon Ridge gets steep and sketchy!

CAMP: Lower Scorpion Campground

TIP: Most Privacy - Site 3

TIP: Most Privacy - Site 3

NIGHT 2+3

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EXPLORE: Hike out of Camp up to the North Bluff Trail along the cliffside to Potato Harbor Overlook

DAY 3

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EPIC VIEWS: Potato Harbor Overlook and the perfect spot to spend a couple of hours - pack some snacks or a lunch!

DAY 3

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EPIC VIEWS: The North Bluff Trail has endless viewpoints. Watch for marine life - whales, dolphins and sea lions love to play in sight of the coast

KAYAK: Guided Sea Cave Tour exploring the Kelp Forests and Scorpion Rock Formations

DAY 4

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KAYAK: Guided Sea Cave Tour exploring the Kelp Forests and Scorpion Rock Formations

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DAY 4

DAY 4

BONUS: Adorable Island Foxes are everywhere on the island and they are not shy!

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