Elephant Seal Cove Trail
Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,070 ft (326 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr
- High point
- 492 ft (150 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Toilets: Vault Toilet (North) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Toilets: Vault Toilet (Middle) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Toilets: Vault Toilet (South) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Peak: North Peak 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Elephant Seal Cove Trail
How long is Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
Elephant Seal Cove Trail is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr. It climbs 1,070 ft (326 m) in total, up to a high point of 492 ft (150 m).
How hard is Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.3 mi (0.4 km), 0.3 mi (0.4 km), 0.3 mi (0.4 km).
Is Elephant Seal Cove Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Elephant Seal Cove Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap