About
Length (round trip)9 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Typical time4 hr 30 min
TrailheadSanta Rosa Island, Lobo Canyon road
SurfaceCanyon floor and coastal route
Best seasonYear round. Spring for wildflowers, summer and autumn for the calmest boat crossings, winter for whales.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers

A spectacular canyon with wind- and water-sculpted sandstone cliffs, a year-round stream, riparian vegetation, and a spectacular coast at its mouth. Well worth the effort. Visitors are required to follow the signed route along the coast between Lobo Canyon and Cow Canyon to protect sensitive resources. Distance: 9 miles (round trip from pier to canyon mouth) Difficulty: Strenuous

Tips
Well worth the effort, but the canyon is a long way from the pier; most people arrange a ranger drop-off. Follow the signed coastal route between the canyon and the beach.
Location

Santa Rosa Island, Lobo Canyon road

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