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Channel Islands National Park
Hiking Anacapa Island
 

Although Middle and West Anacapa are not open to hiking (they are set aside for the island wildlife except for a small beach on the West islet called Frenchy’s Cove that can be reached only by boat), East Anacapa has about 2 miles of trails. Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairway from the landing cove, they will find a figure eight-shaped trail system that meanders over gentle slopes to dramatic overlooks, maginificent coastal views, and the last permanent lighthouse built on the west coast. An interpretive trail guide is available on the island to interpret these and other island resources.

Anacapa Island Hiking Map and Guide (PDF file, 370kb)
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Hiking the Channel Islands
General information about hiking the Channel Islands.
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Facts
Interesting facts about Anacapa Island.
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Things To Do
Things to do on Anacapa Island.
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Restoration
Learn about the efforts to restore the critically important habitats on Anacapa Island.
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Blue whale                                          Photo: Brad Sillasen  

Did You Know?
Park and sanctuary waters are home to the largest aggregation of blue whales in the world. Approximately 10% of the global blue whale population gathers in the channel during the summer.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2006 at 20:11 EST