Where to See Island Fox in Channel Islands National Park

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Island Fox sightings in Channel Islands

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Where Island Fox has been reported, from 2,232 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.

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Timing

When to look

12 AM2% of the busiest hour1 AM2% of the busiest hour2 AM1% of the busiest hour3 AM1% of the busiest hour4 AM3% of the busiest hour5 AM68% of the busiest hour6 AM95% of the busiest hour7 AM89% of the busiest hour8 AM74% of the busiest hour9 AM63% of the busiest hour10 AM58% of the busiest hour11 AM53% of the busiest hourNoon53% of the busiest hour1 PM53% of the busiest hour2 PM58% of the busiest hour3 PM63% of the busiest hour4 PM74% of the busiest hour5 PM89% of the busiest hour6 PMBusiest hour7 PM89% of the busiest hour8 PM42% of the busiest hour9 PM21% of the busiest hour10 PM11% of the busiest hour11 PM5% of the busiest hour

Island Fox is most seen 6–8 AM and 5–8 PM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.

Island Fox sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
Hour	Share of busiest hour
12 AM	2%
1 AM	2%
2 AM	1%
3 AM	1%
4 AM	3%
5 AM	68%
6 AM	95%
7 AM	89%
8 AM	74%
9 AM	63%
10 AM	58%
11 AM	53%
Noon	53%
1 PM	53%
2 PM	58%
3 PM	63%
4 PM	74%
5 PM	89%
6 PM	100%
7 PM	89%
8 PM	42%
9 PM	21%
10 PM	11%
11 PM	5%

Where to look

Channel Islands spots that mention Island Fox

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Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Island Fox. A good start, never a guarantee.

Places

SightSanta Cruz IslandThe island for hikes, foxes, and sea-cave adventure

SightPotato Harbor OverlookClifftop window onto a turquoise, potato-shaped cove

SightTorrey Pines GroveRare island grove of ancient Torrey pines with coastal views

SightCavern PointCliff‑top overlook with big ocean views and seasonal whale watching

SightChannel Islands Adventure CompanyGuided sea-cave kayaking at Scorpion with expert, eco-minded guides

SightMontañon PeakHighest accessible island summit with big 360-degree views

Visitor centerRobert J. Lagomarsino Visitor CenterHarborfront gateway with exhibits, live tide pool, and rooftop views

SightSanta Rosa IslandRemote island of wild beaches, Torrey pines, and foxes

Trails

ModeratePotato Harbor Trail5.2 mi · 2.8 hrA moderate 5.2-mile coastal out-and-back from Scorpion Anchorage to a clifftop view of Potato Harbor

ChallengingLobo Canyon Trail9.6 mi · 6 hrSculpted sandstone canyon to a wild, lonely Santa Rosa coast

ChallengingMontañon Ridge Trail10 mi · 6.5 hrA strenuous, exposed loop to Montañon Ridge with sweeping island and ocean views

ChallengingTorrey Pines Grove Loop7.5 mi · 4.5 hrA strenuous Santa Rosa Island loop through the rare Torrey pine grove

ModerateCavern Point Loop2 mi · 1.3 hrShort bluff-top loop from Scorpion Ranch with huge ocean views and a steep start

ModerateNorth Bluff Trail3.8 mi · 2 hrExposed coastal loop from Scorpion Anchorage via Cavern Point and North Bluff to Potato Harbor views

ModerateBluff Trail (Santa Cruz Island)5 mi · 2.5 hrExposed island bluffs leading from Scorpion Beach to Potato Harbor

ModerateTorrey Pines Trail5 mi · 2.5 hrModerate Santa Rosa Island walk to the rare Torrey pine grove

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Where to see Island Fox in Channel Islands