4.5 mi
Distance
1,161 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 54m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 17 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 239 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 17 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
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:
- Oxnard, CA · about 20 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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail
Potato Harbor Trail
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Smugglers Road, Scorpion Canyon and Potato Harbor
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El Montanon Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableSanta Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground
0.1 mi away · CA
ReservableSANTA CRUZ DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY
6.5 mi away · CA
ReservableSanta Cruz Island - Del Norte - Channel Island National Park
6.6 mi away · CA
ReservableAnacapa Island
11.1 mi away · CA
ReservableChannel Islands Harbor RV Park
20.7 mi away · CA
ReservableFaria Beach Park
20.9 mi away · CA
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