Near North Bluff Trail
View of Cavern Point Loop Trail.
Near North Bluff Trail
Looking back towards Scorpion Valley
Near North Bluff Trail
Potato Harbor is simply spectacular.
Near North Bluff Trail
Windy on North Bluff Trail.
Near North Bluff Trail
On the way to Potato Harbor, enjoy the rolling hills and flowing grasslands of Santa Cruz Island.

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North Bluff Trail

5.0 (5 Ratings)
A trail that extends the Cavern Point Loop Trail with vistas to the northernmost part of Santa Cruz Island.
0.9
mi
Distance
173
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.89mi
Distance
173ft
Elevation Gain
44ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
386ft
High Point
203ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail branches off from the Cavern Point Loop Trail, leads out to Potato Harbor and adds more coastal views to your hike. This is a relatively flat trail with a couple side trails leading out to the bluff's edges. Enjoy all the outcroppings and peeks into the numerous sea caves that can be found along the way.

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Contributors
Phil DiGirolamo