Smuggler's Road
Hike from north to south, or south to north, along Smuggler's Road on Santa Cruz Island.
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Smuggler's Road Details
Smuggler's Road starts at Scorpion Anchorage and Beach, where you'll arrive when visiting Santa Cruz Island. After passing the island visitor center and restrooms, the road meanders south 3.75 miles, and is the route for the island's Smugglers Cove Trail. Smugglers often stopped on the island to hide and store their goods, hence the name Smugglers Cove and Smuggler's Road. If you're going to hike this route, note that the trail is strenuous, but you may spot wildflowers, birds and foxes along the way.
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Nearby Parks Around Smuggler's Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Smuggler's Road
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0.1 mi away
Scorpion Ranch House
The Scorpion Ranch House is home to the only Visitor Center on Santa Cruz Island and provides an orientation to all activities on the island.
0.1 mi away
Historic Ranch Trail
Follow this trail to the Scorpion Ranch, dating back to the late 1800s.
0.1 mi away
Scorpion Canyon Campground Picnicking Area
Camping conditions at Scorpion Canyon Campground are primitive but they have a few picnic tables.
0.1 mi away
Scorpion Canyon Campground
The largest of Channel Islands National Park's campgrounds is Scorpion Canyon Campground on Santa Cruz Island.
0.5 mi away
Cavern Point Loop
Go whale watching on land when you traverse this loop trail.
