Nidever Canyon Trail
Most of San Miguel Island is off-limits for independent exploration, but this trail is ready for hiking.
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Nidever Canyon Trail Details
Much of San Miguel Island is off-limits without being accompanied by a park ranger because of conservation efforts, but you are free to hike the Nidever Canyon Trail on your own. From the dune above Gull Rock in Cuyler Harbor, follow the trail east along the canyon. Highlights include the Cabrillo Monument and the Lester Ranch site, and the trail also passes the island ranger station and restrooms.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Nidever Canyon Trail
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0.1 mi away
Cuyler Harbor Beach
Arrival at San Miguel Island is via an inflatable boat into Cuyler Harbor and its beach.
0.1 mi away
Cuyler Harbor Campground
It's up, up, up to Cuyler Harbor Campground on San Miguel Island.
0.2 mi away
Cabrillo Monument
On the Nidever Canyon Trail, you'll come across the Cabrillo Monument.
0.4 mi away
Cuyler Harbor Beach
Arrival at San Miguel Island is via an inflatable boat into Cuyler Harbor and its beach.
1.3 mi away
San Miguel Island
Seals and sea lions and fox on San Miguel Island-oh my!
