Channel Islands National Park hiking guide
Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail
A 3.9-mile loop with 790 ft of climbing in Anacapa Island, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Elevation gain
- 790 ft (241 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Anacapa Island
- Highest point
- 783 ft
- Lowest point
- 16 ft
About Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail
This loop offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding high chapparal hills. It traverses through Scorpion Canyon, providing opportunities to spot unique wildlife like the island fox. The trail includes a steep ascent and descent, offering dramatic vistas of Montañon Ridge and the Anacapa Islands.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
