Wreck Road

Spy the rare Torrey pine off of Wreck Road.

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Wreck Road Details

From Coastal Road, take a turn and head southwest on Wreck Road. From here, you may spot a stand of very rare Torrey pines, some of the only trees of their kind on the planet. Continue following the road to reach the beaches on the south side of the island, including Ford Point and Johnson's Lee; just know these hikes range from nine to 13.5 miles one-way. Keep in mind that day trips to Santa Rosa Island via Island Packers, the park-authorized concessionaire, are available only April through early November.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wreck Road

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Santa Rosa Island

California's second-largest island is Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park.

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Water Canyon Campground

A flat, 1.5-mile hike brings you to Water Canyon Campground.

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Water Canyon Trail

Experienced hikers will want to check out this off-trail hike along a stream bed.

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Campground Trail

A nice introduction to Santa Rosa Island, this easy trail runs along a coastal terrace.

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Bechers Bay

When traveling to Santa Rosa Island, you'll arrive at Bechers Bay.