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03/16/2018
The pier at Bechers Bay.
Stephanie Keene
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03/16/2018
Santa Rosa Island is roughly 53,000 acres in size.
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Just past the active airstrip, the trail winds down into Water Canyon before heading back up.
Stephanie Keene
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The flat coastal road soon leads you to your first up-close view with the Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana).
Stephanie Keene
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To make it a loop, climb up on the singletrack dirt trail at the junction. Soon you'll be rewarded with a view of coastal rocky cliffs over the Torrey pines.
Stephanie Keene
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03/16/2018
You can find Torrey pine cones everywhere. These cones are massive, weighing up to a pound.
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The needles of the Torrey pine occur in bundles of five.
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Hiking the loop trail.
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Toward the end of the loop, catch views of Santa Cruz Island.
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March is the perfect time to view Santa Rosa's wildflowers. Seen here is Indian paintbrush.
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Switchback down the coastal hillside through the Torrey pine grove.
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Western meadowlark caught mid-song.
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View of the coastal road on Santa Rosa Island.
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Channel Island's infamous bird resident - seagulls.
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Take a walk along the beach by the pier if you have extra time.
Stephanie Keene
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03/16/2018
Island Packers provides transportation to and from the Channel Islands.