Santa Barbara Hikes

Three Days of the Chumash in Adventure Stories (6 Replies)

But wait, there's more! :-) The chronicling of the trip can be found at: [url]http://www.craigrcarey.net/2012/05/three-days-of-the-chumash-prelude/[/url] and [url]http://www.emwalker.net/w...
Cross Tie Walker, 11/05/2012 20:06:56

Tejon Ranch -- Big Sycamore Canyon Hike in Adventure Stories (2 Replies)

According to the docent, it will happen, but it may not be for several more years. Easements, easements....
Duane, 09/05/2012 19:04:34

Backpacking Channel Islands in General Discussion (17 Replies)

check out Channel Islands Outfitters website at www.channelislandso.com. They offer great trips to all of the islands and can help customize a backpacking trip for you as well. I consider them t...
n.russell2, 26/04/2012 13:29:02

guided hikes? in General Discussion (0 Replies)

I will be in Santa Barbara April 26 and 27. Are there any hikes planned? Could I request a "guided" hike? Early morning (of course) 4-5-6 hours? Thank you Paula...
michiana, 16/04/2012 18:46:25

Taste of the Sespe: The River Valley and High Country Loop in Adventure Stories (4 Replies)

Great write up Nick. I finally got the pictures up. If anyone is interested, you can view them here (I was the other lucky hiker on this great trip): [url]https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108683197222...
LiteTrail, 13/04/2012 21:11:12

Figueroa Mountain Wildflowers in General Discussion (1 Reply)

Best I have seen. Other couple photos are great, too....
NatureShutterbug, 12/04/2012 18:42:16

Sisquoc Loop in General Discussion (4 Replies)

I think some members of the Paso Robles Backpacking Club hiked it recently (clockwise). Most of the trail was reported to be in pretty good condition. Worst section was reported as Mormon to Sycamor...
carp_nb, 04/04/2012 07:43:34

Franklin Trail in General Discussion (3 Replies)

I'm sure there's some more detailed maps/plans out there but I'm not sure if they're publicly available yet. In the meantime, you can see the proposed trail alignment as shown in the Figures of the p...
carp_nb, 03/04/2012 06:48:46

Looking for a very mild hike to go on with my mother soon in General Discussion (2 Replies)

You could hike the San Antonio Creek trail. It starts in Tucker's Grove. Or you could just go to the beach and walk along the waterfront. Sometimes we forget that we live in a tourist town....
Diane, 29/03/2012 10:49:58

Wild About Ojai Hike: Kennedy Ridge in Events, Resources, Buy/Sell/Trade (1 Reply)

Wish I was going to be in town for this hike...going to western Seirra Mt. for a backpack/hammock camping trip....
mountaingirl, 26/03/2012 13:10:18

Good news re: Hot Springs Canyon in General Discussion (0 Replies)

http://www.independent.com/news/2012/mar/17/hot-springs-deal-done-sort/ :D Stevie B...
stevieb, 19/03/2012 10:38:27

Death knell for the Adventure Pass? in General Discussion (6 Replies)

This article in the VC Reporter says that the USFS will continue to collect the fee despite the court's ruling! What gives? http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/forest_service_continues_user...
stevieb, 15/03/2012 09:31:22

Gene Marshall/Piedra Blanca Trail in Adventure Stories (0 Replies)

Over Friday night and Saturday day, Keeneyes, his friend Sherri and I did a quick thru-hike of the 18 mile Gene Marshall Trail from Reyes Creek up and over the Pine Mountain Ridge and down to Piedras ...
carp_nb, 13/03/2012 08:34:39

Agua Blanca/Potholes Trail Work in Adventure Stories (0 Replies)

This past Sunday, ZK and I joined an intrepid crew of volunteers led by Alan Coles and Mickey McTigue along the lower Agua Blanca and Potholes trails in the eastern Sespe Wilderness, armed to the sawt...
Cross Tie Walker, 12/03/2012 10:01:27

Multiple hiker rescues near Cathedral Peak in General Discussion (1 Reply)

People are always getting lost hiking around Tunnel Trail. They get lost hiking around 7-Falls/3-Pools, trying to climb up from there, trying to find Cathedral Peak, trying to find La Cumbre Peak. If ...
Diane, 07/03/2012 09:20:39

More Information on New Wilderness Bill in General Discussion (1 Reply)

Thanks for sharing the link here. The overview map that accompanies the article is an easy way for folks to see what is encompassed within the HR Bill. Pay particular attention to the various prop...
carp_nb, 02/03/2012 09:58:28

Walk like an Australian? in General Discussion (0 Replies)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-weil-md/walking-health-benefits_b_1304846.html...
stevieb, 29/02/2012 09:19:40

Trail Dagger Inventory in General Discussion (1 Reply)

That's just sad. RIP pack mule!...
stevieb, 24/02/2012 11:30:32

WBC Class starts next week in General Discussion (0 Replies)

If anybody is interested, the Los Padres Sierra Club's Wilderness Basics Course starts next Wednesday, Feb. 29. There are eight Wednesday night classes held in Ventura. More info at: www.lospadres.s...
stevieb, 24/02/2012 11:28:22

Somebody died on the trail last week in General Discussion (4 Replies)

This just posted on the Indy today: http://www.independent.com/news/2012/feb/21/mountain-biker-dies-cold-springs-trail/?on#c71383...
Coyote Dave, 22/02/2012 10:37:09

LPNF Fireroads and OHV routes in General Discussion (8 Replies)

Thanks guys. It was a lot of work but also super fun. The descent from Old Man Mtn to Murietta Canyon is pretty technical. Lots of rocks, gullies, etc. to negotiate; it's a "road" in name only... ...
carp_nb, 20/02/2012 20:54:36

Hot springs pests in General Discussion (2 Replies)

Hi Bobcat, I have a few bites on my sides and chest, too. I was mostly wearing shorts. I have seen the small biting flies before and I have been bitten by horseflies before at Sespe. It's the pr...
stevieb, 13/02/2012 20:19:24

The Proposed Wilderness Additions in General Discussion (0 Replies)

The newest draft of the proposed wilderness additions is out. The Lake Piru land swap is part of it, So are greatly expanded OHV routes. It appears that Congressman Gallegly has used the prop...
Greatbasin, 11/02/2012 18:59:46

Ant Camp and the Eastern Sespe Wilderness in Adventure Stories (5 Replies)

Geo., would love to see some pics from those expeditions! [quote:e5b0ecc7bc="george"]We did this same hike in the reverse direction on a fine October weekend about 10 years ago, and, you know, it l...
Cross Tie Walker, 08/02/2012 12:15:05

History of technical climbing on Gaviota flatiron? in General Discussion (3 Replies)

It's quite possible we've crossed paths. I usually run Jesusita with my dog several times a week and get to Gaviota on occasion. The Flat Iron has interested me a bit, but I've devoted most of my t...
Jeff, 08/02/2012 08:39:05