
Santa Rosa Island - Pier to Ford Point
Santa Barbara, California
19.4 mi
Distance
3,842 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 2m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Santa Rosa Island - Pier to Ford Point is an out-and-back trail in Channel Islands National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 19 miles long and gains 3,842 feet.
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 | 13 ft |
| High point | 5.7 mi | 365 ft |
| End | 19.4 mi | 13 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
- 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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22.2 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
Ventura, CA
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