Prisoners Harbor Trail in Channel Islands National Park

Prisoners Harbor Trail

This easy hike is a terrific introduction to Prisoners Harbor and Santa Cruz Island.

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Prisoners Harbor Trail Details

From the pier at Prisoners Harbor, this easy half-mile trail is a good place to spy the island scrub jay in the trees, or walk up Navy Road for terrific views out to sea. The Prisoners Harbor Trail is the easiest hike from the harbor. Restrooms are accessible from this trail and there are picnic tables available at the beach.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.5 mile

Estimated time

45 minutes

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Prisoners Harbor Trail

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Backcountry hikers will pass the Del Norte Camp on this loop trail.

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The longest hike on Santa Cruz Island is 18 miles round trip.

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Backcountry campers can hike this trail to get to the campground.

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You can access this restricted part of Santa Cruz Island only when accompanied by a park-authorized guide.

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Del Norte Campground

You can hike either 3.5 miles or 12 miles to this campground at 700 feet above sea level.