Monanon Ridge
Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,591 ft (485 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 1,785 ft (544 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Montañon Peak 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Peak: High Mount 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Monanon Ridge
How long is Monanon Ridge?
Monanon Ridge is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,591 ft (485 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,785 ft (544 m).
How hard is Monanon Ridge?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Monanon Ridge?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Monanon Ridge?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Monanon Ridge shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Monanon Ridge?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Monanon Ridge?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Monanon Ridge?
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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- Oil Well Channel Islands National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Montañon Trail Channel Islands National Park · Hard · 5.4 mi (8.8 km)
- High Mount Channel Islands National Park · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
- Cypress Grove Channel Islands National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Scorpion Rock Overlook Channel Islands National Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Scorpion Loop Channel Islands National Park · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap