Yellowbanks Trail

This three-mile hike passes by an abandoned ranch and leads to a secluded beach.

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Yellowbanks Trail Details

From the Smugglers Cove Trail via Scorpion Beach, or from Smugglers Cove on the island's southeastern coast, follow this three-mile trail along an unmaintained route to the beach. Along the way, you'll see plenty of the island's vegetation and an abandoned ranch before making your way to a secluded beach. Restrooms are accessible from this trail.

Difficulty

High

Distance

3 miles

Estimated time

1.5 hours

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yellowbanks Trail

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0.2 mi away

Smugglers Cove Trail

This out-and-back trail is light on traffic but heavy on challenges.

0.4 mi away

Smugglers Canyon Trail

Go off-trail hiking in Smugglers Canyon.

1.5 mi away

Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail

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1.5 mi away

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San Pedro Point Trail

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