4.0 mi
Distance
1,053 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 45m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pelican Bay Trail is an out-and-back trail in Channel Islands National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 4 miles long and gains 1,053 feet. The nearest town is Santa Barbara, California, about 24 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 20 ft |
| High point | 2.8 mi | 103 ft |
| End | 4.0 mi | 20 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Santa Barbara, CA · about 24 mi away
- County:
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Channel Islands National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:805-658-5730
- Address:1901 Spinnaker Drive · Ventura, CA · 93001
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Santa Cruz Island - Del Norte - Channel Island National Park
1.4 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Channel Islands, CA
National Park Reservable
SANTA CRUZ DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY
1.4 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA
Check official pricing9 sitesNational Park Reservable Tent
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground
7.5 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA
Check official pricing31 sitesReservable Tent Very popular Major Issues
Anacapa Island
18.1 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA
Check official pricing23 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewed Some Coverage
Channel Islands National Park Santa Rosa Island
20.9 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA
Check official pricing16 sitesNational Park Reservable Tent Popular Major Issues
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
23.3 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Goleta, CA
Check official pricing33 sitesReservable TentUsually has openings · 0% Major Issues
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