China Pines Trail
The longest hike on Santa Cruz Island is 18 miles round trip.
Plan Around China Pines Trail
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China Pines Trail Details
From the pier at Prisoners Harbor, follow Navy Road to the trailhead of the Del Norte Trail and head east. Along the way, you'll pass the Del Norte campground and the turnoff for the Navy Road/Del Norte Loop Trail. At the fork in the trail, veer right and continue east along the China Pines Trail; at the end, you'll see a stand of unique Santa Cruz Island Pines. Restrooms are accessible from this trail.
Difficulty
High
Distance
18 miles
Estimated time
10 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around China Pines Trail
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Del Norte Camp Trail
Backcountry campers can hike this trail to get to the campground.
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Navy Road/Del Norte Loop Trail
Backcountry hikers will pass the Del Norte Camp on this loop trail.
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Prisoners Harbor Trail
This easy hike is a terrific introduction to Prisoners Harbor and Santa Cruz Island.
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Pelican Bay Trail
You can access this restricted part of Santa Cruz Island only when accompanied by a park-authorized guide.
1.4 mi away
Del Norte Campground
You can hike either 3.5 miles or 12 miles to this campground at 700 feet above sea level.
