Place

Water Canyon Hike

creek cascading over a small fall in a canyon with steep walls.
Water Canyon

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Quick Facts

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Although the round trip to the mouth of Water Canyon is only 3 miles, the canyon continues for another 6 miles exiting near Soledad Peak. Follow the stream bed (plan on getting wet) through a beautiful canyon with year-round water and native vegetation on the steep walls. This is an off-trail hike for experienced hikers.

Distance: 3 miles (round trip from pier)
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Channel Islands National Park

Last updated: May 5, 2021