Call Tony. Look for his number among the listings below.
Ratings are based on the abilities of someone who hikes frequently. Your results may vary. Also, how one mile actually feels is relative to the weather, the condition of the trail, the steepness, having enough water, and how much you partied the night before, among other things.
Strenuous=2 liters of water or more, lots of uphill, double-digit distance and/or maybe even some difficult boulders. Likely to come home in the late afternoon.
Moderate=1 liter of water, uphill, possibly also strenuous climbs, but not double-digit mileage. Likely to come home in early-mid afternoon and feel like you really worked out.
Easy=1 liter of water, like a walk in the city, but not guaranteed to be easy if you never hike.
Mixture=hikes with more than one color are a combo of difficulty levels. You decide based on a self-assessment of your abilities, and the weather.
Sat January 23 CARPINTERIA BLUFFS: Morning walk past Seal Rock, flower fields and over bluffs. Children welcome, bring water and a snack. Slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 455-4212
Sun January 24 CANINE HIKE ROMERO CANYON: Moderate hike up hill along Romero Creek, mostly shaded trail, then back down the fire road. Total 6 miles, 1500 ft elevation gain. Well behaved dogs welcomed and encouraged; must be leashed. Bring snack and water for you and your canine companion. Hikers without dogs welcome too. Meet at B of A parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Hike limited to ten dogs - please call to reserve your dog's place. SALLY 689-7820
Sat January 30 INSPIRATION POINT: Hike up Tunnel Rd., then by trail to a point with beautiful views of the coast and mountains. Easy 3.5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025
Sun January 31 RINCON - CARPINTERIA HIKE: We'll hike from Rincon Park to the viewpoint overlooking the Sea Lion rookery just outside Carpinteria. WeÕll follow the coastal cliff trails with a short detour to the Rincon hang glider area. Easy 4 mrt. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet at 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope Ave & State St. Bring water and a light snack. GERRY 964-5411
Sat February 6 GOLETA BEACH-MORE MESA: Beach hike, south along this quiet section of coast. Easy 6 to 8 mrt. Bring lunch, water and a swimsuit for an optional swim. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. VICKI 563-4850
Sun February 7 GAVIOTA CAVES: Hike up about 500 feet from Gaviota beach and explore the caves and wind tunnels in the ridges above and proceed to overlook. Some rock scrambling and agility required. About 4 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 455-4212
Sat. February 13 - INSPIRATION POINT: Hike up Tunnel Rd., then by trail to a point with beautiful views of the coast and mountains. Easy 3.5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025
Sun February 14 - CARPINTERIA BLUFFS: Morning walk past Seal Rock, flower fields and over bluffs. Children welcome, bring water and a snack. Slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. VICKI 563-4850
Sat February 20 - TRESPASS TRAIL: Easy to Moderate Hike from Gaviota Peak/Hot Springs trail head along a little-used loop trail. About 3-4 mrt with some optional side pieces possible. Elevation gain about 700 feet. Bring water and snack or light lunch. Meet behind the B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun February 21 - ROMERO CANYON LOOP: Hike up a trail with trees and a small stream to a lunch spot. Moderate 5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. MONICA 805-886-9868
Sat February 27 - CAMINO CIELO CLEANUP: We'll follow the informal "rim trail", beginning near Knapp's Castle. Great views of the backcountry mountains. We'll return by E. Camino Cielo, picking up trash and containers along the way. Easy 2.5 mrt. Bring a snack and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sun. February 28 - CHORRO GRANDE - Strenuous 12 mrt hike with 3200' elev. gain/loss. The hike starts at 4000' and climbs steadily for 6 miles to 7200', ending up on the Pine Mountain Ridge near Reyes Campground. Wear hiking shoes/boots, jacket (top may be cold/windy), bring lots of water, snack, lunch. Meet at 8:30 at the Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor between Chase Bank and Carrows). Jim 805-447-1876/805-644-6934
Sat. March 6 - SAN YSIDRO 7 TRAILS: Touch the Wiman, Old Pueblo, San Ysidro, Cold Spring, Hot Springs, Bud Girard and McMenemy trails on this strenuous 12 mile loop. Bring lunch and at least two liters of water. Prepare for an all-day adventure. This hike is not suitable for beginners or people with health issues. Meet behind the B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 455-6818
Sun March 7 - UCSB LAGOON: Stroll for an hour or so around the Lagoon and over the Bluffs at the University. Children welcome, bring water, slow paced 3 miles or so. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat March 13 - GIDNEY RIDGE TO GORILLA ROCK: An off-trail hike under strenuous conditions to rock formations in a remote canyon. Difficult/strenuous 10 mrt with over 1500 elevation gain/loss. Rock scrambling, bush whacking involved. Wear long pants and shirt. The hike will begin headed down hill and end headed up hill. Prepare for an all-day adventure. This hike is not suitable for beginners or people with health issues. Long drive. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 455-6818
Sun March 14 - PINE MOUNTAIN LODGE - Pine Mountain Lodge. Strenuous 12 mrt, 3000' elev. gain/loss hike to campsite located in a cool mountain pine forest. Trail starts at Lions camp along a creek to Twin Forks, then a steep climb to Pine Mountain Lodge. Wear hiking shoes/boots, jacket (top may be cold/windy), bring lots of water, snack, lunch. Meet at Ventura carpool lot at 8:30 a.m. (Seaward and Harbor between Chase Bank and Carrows). Jim 805-447-1876/805-644-6934
Sat. March 20 - LITTLE PINE MOUNTAIN: A challenging hike to a 4,000 foot peak in the back country. Strenuous 12.5 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Prepare for an all-day adventure. Optional destination to Little Pine Spring instead of the peak, adding another 2 miles. Bring lunch and at least two liters of water. This hike is not suitable for beginners or people with health issues. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 455-6818
Sun March 21 - CANINE HIKE JESUSITA TRAIL TO INSPIRATION POINT: Hike through woods and meadows to a scenic view point. Moderately strenuous 7 miles RT. Well behaved dogs welcomed and encouraged; must be leashed. Bring lunch and water for you and your canine companion. Hikers without dogs welcome too. Meet at B of A parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Hike limited to ten dogs - please call to reserve your dog's place. SALLY 689-7820
Sat. March 27 - PLAYGROUND: Explore the labyrinth of boulders forming a natural playground off West Camino Cielo. Some rock scrambling and agility required. Always a new route! Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun March 28 - WEST FORK COLD SPRING TO LOOKOUT: Start on Cold Spring Trail, cross stream and hike west up to Lookout. Moderate, but sometimes steep 4 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. MONIKA 805-886-9868
Sat April 3 - HOT SPRINGS LOOP: A short moderate 3mrt hike covering portions of the Hot Springs, Vincent (Saddle Rock), Girard and McMenemy trails. We'll start at the Hot Springs trailhead, head up the Saddle Rock, connect with the Catway and stop for a light lunch at the Girard trail overlook. Return by way of the McMenemy trail. Great views of the South Coast. Bring sun protection as most of this route is unshaded. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sun April 4 - ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE: A docent led hike through a scenic canyon. Enjoy the views and learn the area's history. Moderate 3-4 miles. Bring lunch & water, & be prepared to carpool to the Preserve, approx 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. CHRISTINE 963-2347
Sat April 10 - INSECT HIKE IN ALISO CANYON: Learn about the most abundant form of life on the planet - insects - on this interpretive hike. A leisurely loop from Sage Hill campground on a marked trail alongside a stream. Easy/Moderate 3.5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KENNY 692-2227
Sun April 11 - PARMA PARK: Pleasant stroll for an hour or so through one of Santa Barbara's largest and least known parks. Slow paced loop hike of about 3 miles, bring water. Children welcome. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVE 563-4850
Sat April 17 - El CAPITAN CANYON: Start at El Capitan Canyon Camp, walk into the canyon, cross the creek and climb up various ridges for great view of the coast. Moderate 7 or 8 mrt. on ranch roads and some trails. Elevation gain is about 600ft. Meet behind B of A on upper State Street at Hope Ave. at 9am. CHRISTINE 963-2347
Sun April 18 - URBAN HIKE TO FRANCHESCI PARK: Start near the Mission, walk through the Riviera, then up the "1000 steps" to a great view of the city and harbor. Return via Las Tunas Rd. Some steep sections. Moderate 4 mrt. Bring water and a snack. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat. April 24 - ROCKY PINE RIDGE - SHORT ROUTE: From Camino Cielo, hike into this wonderful pine tree/rock region and skirt along the ridge line. Short, moderate morning hike, 4-5 mrt. Bring water and a snack. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun April 25 - SANTA PAULA PEAK LOOP - Very strenuous, fast-paced 14 mi. 4000' elev. gain/loss shuttle trip starting from Thomas Aquinas College with lunch at Cienega campground, hike up to Santa Paula Peak, and return via Timber Canyon. Some primitive trail and lots of boulder and rock hopping and scrambling along creeks. Wear lug sole shoes and bring at least two quarts of water, lunch, sunscreen and hat. Meet at Ventura carpool lot at 7:15 a.m.(Seaward and Harbor between Chase Bank and Carrows) or junction of Hwy 126 and Timber Canyon Rd. at 8:00 am for car shuttle. JIM 805-447-1876/805-644-6934
Sat. May 1 - CANINE HIKE ROMERO CANYON LOOP: Hike up a trail with trees and a small stream to a lunch spot. Then down an abandoned road with a beautiful view. Moderate 6 mrt. Well behaved dogs welcomed and encouraged; must be leashed. Bring lunch and water for you and your canine companion. Hikers without dogs welcome too. Meet at B of A parking lot at 8:00 a.m. NOTE EARLY START TIME. Hike limited to ten dogs - please call to reserve your dog's place. SALLY 689-7820
Sun May 2 - GAVIOTA PEAK: Walk past the hot springs, then up to a 2,400 foot peak for lunch and a sweeping coastal view. Return on the Trespass Trail to complete the loop. Long drive. Moderately strenuous 7 mrt with approx. 2000 feet elevation gain. Bring lunch and two liters of water. This hike is not suitable for beginners or people with health issues. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 455-6818
Sat May 8 - LITTLE PINE MOUNTAIN: A challenging hike to a 4,000 foot peak in the back country. Strenuous 12.5 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. CHRISTINE 963-2347
Sun May 9 - SUMMERLAND WALK: Join us for a 3.5 mrt walk through the back hills of Summerland. We'll use little used paths, starting at Oceanview Park, to walk the trails above Summerland, returning on the back streets of the town. Easy, but lots of hills. Meet at 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope Ave & State St. Bring water and a light snack. GERRY 964-5411
Sat May 15 - LOST VALLEY TRAIL: Hike from Nira camp to Lost Valley Trail. Hike along Lost Valley Trail for 7 miles to Hurricane Deck for lunch. Great views of San Rafael Wilderness. Strenuous 15 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Plan for an all day trip. Call hike leader for details. We'll leave at 7:30am. NOTE EARLY START TIME! TONY 867-1929
Sun. May 16 - THREE POOLS BEYOND SEVEN FALLS: Primitive trail, some rock climbing. Bring swimsuit. Difficult but short 5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025
Sat May 22 - SADDLEROCK - HOT SPRINGS - COLD SPRING LOOP: Hike on parts of seven trails in a moderate loop of about 5 miles. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun May 23 - MORE MESA: Morning loop walk around this extensive coastal bluff. Children welcome. Slow paced 2-3 miles or so. Bring water and a snack. Meet behind B of A on upper State Street at Hope Ave. at 9am. VICKI 563-4850
Sat May 29 - RED ROCK TO GIBRALTAR DAM AND THE MINE: Hike up the road to Gibraltar Dam and on to an old mercury mine. Then walk back past a popular swimming area. Moderate-strenuous 10 mrt. Bring swimsuit, wading shoes, lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 455-4212
Sun May 30 - ENNISBROOK: Morning walk through this Montecito area with large trees and plants near San Ysidro Creek. Flat, slow paced 2-3 miles. Children welcome, bring water and meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVE 563-4850
Sat June 5 - SWEETWATER TRAIL: A hike from the Bradbury Dam lookout to the Lake Cachuma County Park. We'll explore a portion of the park before retracing our steps. Easy 5mrt. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet behind the Bank of America on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. If you are coming from north of Santa Barbara, you can meet us at the trailhead. Call for instructions. GERRY 964-5411
Sun June 6 - DEVEREUX POINT: Stroll slowly exploring around this creek area to the shoreline. Slow paced 3 miles or so round trip. Children welcome, bring water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat June 12 - GAVIOTA CAVES EXPLORATORY: Hike from Gaviota beach to the caves and wind tunnels in the ridges above. This will involve off-trail cross-country exploration. Difficult and moderately strenuous. Some rock scrambling and agility required. About 5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun June 13 - DABNEY CABIN: Long car pool to Nira Campground, then a long nearly level hike down Manzana Creek to Dabney Cabin. Strenuous 14 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 8am. NOTE EARLY START TIME! TONY 455-4212
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