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Historic Ranch Trail
Follow this trail to the Scorpion Ranch, dating back to the late 1800s.
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Historic Ranch Trail Details
The half-mile round trip, out-and-back Historic Ranch Trail takes you to the Scorpion Ranch, which dates back to the late 1800s. The complex has exhibits, a blacksmith shop, farming tools, and even its own visitor center, found inside the Scorpion ranch house. The trail is accessible from Scorpion Beach, where the Santa Cruz Island pier is found.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 mile
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Historic Ranch Trail
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0.0 mi away
Scorpion Ranch House
The Scorpion Ranch House is home to the only Visitor Center on Santa Cruz Island and provides an orientation to all activities on the island.
0.1 mi away
Smuggler's Road
Hike from north to south, or south to north, along Smuggler's Road on Santa Cruz Island.
0.2 mi away
Scorpion Canyon Campground Picnicking Area
Camping conditions at Scorpion Canyon Campground are primitive but they have a few picnic tables.
0.2 mi away
Scorpion Canyon Campground
The largest of Channel Islands National Park's campgrounds is Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island.
0.5 mi away
Cavern Point Loop
Go whale watching on land when you traverse this loop trail.
