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Channel Islands National Park: Lobo Canyon Trail
Discover ancient archaeology and island isolation (playful sea lions excepted) on this 5.2-mile loop through Santa Rosa's steep canyons and sandy beaches.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | California (CA) |
| Distance: | 4.93 mi |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: From Ventura Harbor. take Island Packers Ferry (805-642-1393) to Santa Rosa Island. Hitch ride or hike 1.1 mi. to ranger station. L @ Smiths Hwy.; 3 mi. to trailhead.
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LCT01
| Distance: 4.93 mi | Points: 460 |
Channel Islands National Park
Points of Interest
Cove
Location: 33.958904, -119.775986Misty, secluded cove on Santa Cruz Island ©Gail and Harry Steele-Moyer
LCT001
Location: 34.004238, -120.089699Head WSW along Smiths Hwy.; descend into gorge, junction with Lobo Canyon Trail
LCT002
Location: 34.002720, -120.089203R @ ridgeline; head to Lobo Canyon Trail from road. See volcanic rock formations and windswept gorge
LCT003
Location: 34.003132, -120.091103Start of Lobo Canyon Trail. Picnic area dominated by poisonous datura plants, sacred to Chumash Indians. Oaks line S view of descent into canyon
LCT004
Location: 34.006229, -120.091499Cross small bridge; watch for endemic island fox foraging for food
LCT005
Location: 34.008160, -120.092400Wavelike, wind-sculpted rock formations frame views of path ahead
LCT006
Location: 34.013813, -120.096886Trail intersects with tributary canyon; veer R in canyon
LCT007
Location: 34.014660, -120.094688Dead-end in cave with sky ceilings surrounded by huge volcanic boulders sprouting plants; return to WPT 6
LCT008
Location: 34.019852, -120.098999Shoreline. Lunch spot with sweeping views; turn L toward Cow Canyon
LCT009
Location: 34.019691, -120.106300Mouth of Cow Canyon. Mist from waterfall spills into rocky intertidal pools and ocean beyond; backtrack .1 mi.
LCT010
Location: 34.020439, -120.105400Turn R; climb to continue loop
LCT011
Location: 34.017448, -120.105202Head S up natural rock stairway; look back at ocean from up high
LCT012
Location: 34.016510, -120.100998Trail intersects with 2-track road. Veer S, keeping Lobo Canyon slightly L. Continue to WPT 3; return to trailhead
Shoreline
Location: 34.020458, -120.098145The end of line. Sheer cliffs drop into the surf. ©Gail and Harry Steele-Moyer
The walls of a tributary of Lobo Canyon
Location: 34.014782, -120.094269Within Lobo Canyon are a few small side canyon, this one deadends at a terraced overhanging wall. ©Gail and Harry Steele-Moyer
View of Santa Cruz en route to Santa Rosa
Location: 33.983871, -119.906380Heading out past Sant Cruz Island, fins of rock extend from the water. ©Gail and Harry Steele-Moyer
Watefall
Location: 34.019680, -120.107513Waterfall at edge of ocean. ©Gail and Harry Steele-Moyer
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