Soledad Peak

Rising up from the south-central part of Santa Cruz Island is Soledad Peak, the island's highest at 1,574 feet.

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Soledad Peak Details

On Santa Rosa Island it's likely that your gaze will rise skyward to the top of Soledad Peak, the island's highest point at 1,547 feet. The closest you'll get to the peak is via the three-mile Water Canyon Trail. The trail ends at the mouth of the canyon, which continues for another six miles before ending near Soledad Peak. 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 Soledad Peak

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Soledad Peak while the map context is still fresh.

3.3 mi away

Wreck Road Beach Access

Follow wreck 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.

4.0 mi away

Santa Rosa Island

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

4.1 mi away

Wreck Road

Spy the rare Torrey pine off of Wreck Road.

4.5 mi away

Water Canyon Campground

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

4.5 mi away

Water Canyon Trail

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

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