Cathedral Cove Trail

Views of beautiful rock formations are your prize for hiking this trail.

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Cathedral Cove Trail Details

Follow this loop trail for a 0.6-mile round trip for a great view of Cathedral Cove and its beautiful rock formations. After arriving on the island, use the stairway at Landing Cove to climb the rugged cliffs to begin your hike. Combine this trail with the three others found on the island to hike a total of two miles.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.6 miles

Estimated time

30 minutes

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cathedral Cove Trail

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0.1 mi away

Landing Cove

An hour's boat ride from the mainland will deliver you to Landing Cove on Anacapa Island.

0.1 mi away

Landing Cove

Landing Cove on Anacapa Island.

0.2 mi away

Pinniped Point Trail

Follow the trail for a glimpse of California sea lions.

0.2 mi away

East Anacapa Island

The eastern side of the island is open for exploration.

0.2 mi away

Lighthouse Trail

See the light at the end of this trail.