Channel Islands National Park hiking guide
Point Bennett Trail
A 12.8-mile out-and-back with 1,480 ft of climbing in San Miguel Island, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 12.8 mi (20.5 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,480 ft (452 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- San Miguel Island
- Highest point
- 827 ft
- Lowest point
- 191 ft
About Point Bennett Trail
This trail heads to Point Bennett, where northern elephant seals and California sea lions gather on the beaches of one of the largest pinniped rookeries in the world. Rolling hills give way to ocean views and a rocky point connected by a sandy spit. Because of unexploded ordnance, hikers must be accompanied by a ranger, and rangers lead guided walks out to the point during the summer months. A visitor station sits a short walk away.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
