Cerro Crocker
The highest point on Santa Cruz Island, at about 864 meters. The trail crosses humid highland ferns and endemic shrubland, and on clear days you can see the whole island and nearby islands from the summit.
Cerro Crocker is the highest peak on Santa Cruz Island, at about 864 meters above sea level. The trail starts north of the highland town of Bellavista, and the round trip is about 10 kilometers and takes 4 to 5 hours. Along the way, it crosses misty highland scrub, tree ferns and grassland. You may see birds such as the short-eared owl and the vermilion flycatcher. On clear days, the summit offers views of Baltra, Pinzón and other islands. National park rules require a guide, so book through a travel agency in Puerto Ayora before setting out. During the cool season, the area is often shrouded in fog (garúa), and the trail is muddy, so waterproof boots are essential.
Opening hours
Daytime (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Los Gemelos
- Charles Darwin Research Station
- Puerto Ayora Fish Market & Av. Charles Darwin
- El Chato Tortoise Reserve
- Laguna de las Ninfas
- Las Grietas
- El Garrapatero Beach
- Tortuga Bay