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.
NOTE: if there are differences between this list and the Condor Call that is because, unlike a web site, the Condor Call goes to print and once it is printed it cannot be changed. It's a good idea to call the leader to make sure the hike you think is happening really is the hike that is happening.
Sat July 24 - 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. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVID P. 705-3025
Sun July 25 - 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. DIANE 455-6818
Sat July 31 - SAN ANTONIO CREEK: Beginning at Tuckers Grove County Park, we will walk on a creek side trail that meets up with Hwy 154. A short walk on this busy highway will link us to a return via San Antonio Creek Road. Easy, 2 mrt. Meet at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope Ave. & State St. at 9a.m. VICKI 563-4850
Sun August 1 - SAN MARCOS FOOTHILL PRESERVE: This is an easy-moderate 4 mrt hike across the new San Marcos Foothill Preserve, part of our County Parks system. We'll explore the parts of the current trail system. Bring water and a light lunch. Sun protection is recommended as there is limited shade. Meet 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State St. GERRY 964-5411
Sat August 7 - HIKE LEADER BBQ: This is an opportunity for our hike leaders to get together and enjoy and learn from one another. If you are a hike leader, want to be a hike leader, or are a friend of a hike leader, you are welcome to join us for this pot luck BBQ. Please call for details TONY 682-8290
Sun August 8 - 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 August 14 - PIEDRA BLANCA: Moderate 8 mrt hike across the Sespe and up Piedra Blanca Creek, then some rock and boulder scrambling (strenuous) to our favorite swimming hole. Much of the hike will be in the creek bed, so expect to get wet. It can be very hot in August, so bring at least 3 liters of water. Also bring lunch, snacks, bug repellent, hat, swimsuit, hiking shoes, and sandals for water crossings. Meet at 9 a.m. Ventura carpool lot (Seaward and Harbor between Chase Bank and Carrows). JIM 447-1876/644-6934
Sun August 15 - SHORELINE PARK PICNIC AND BEACH WALK: Share a potluck breakfast followed by an easy beach walk. Bring food to share. Coffee provided. Meet in the middle of Shoreline Park at 9a.m. Robert 685-1283
Sat August 21 - BASE OF CATHEDRAL PEAK SPINE: Start at Tunnel Trailhead toward Seven Falls. Make steep climb to the base of the Cathedral Peak Spine. Moderate but difficult 3 Mile Round Trip 800 foot gain with some boulder hopping. Bring water and snack or lunch. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. Robert 685-1283
Sun August 22 - 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. KEITH 965-9953
Sat August 28 - FIR CANYON: Car pool to Davy Brown camp behind Figueroa Mt. Steep hike up the most beautiful canyon in the area to near the top of Figueroa Mt. Moderate 6.5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. VICKI 563-4850
Sun August 29 - GAVIOTA EAST: This is an easy 4 mrt hike on the eastern portion of Gaviota State Park, bordering US 101. We'll start near the oil processing plant, follow the original pavement of US 101, then walk to a spot overlooking the Gaviota Pass rest area. Long pants are recommended as the route may be brushy in spot. Bring lunch, water and sun protection. Meet 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State St. GERRY 964-5411
Sat September 4 - LIZARD'S MOUTH: Have fun exploring this popular spot! Beautiful rock formations and wind caves are a pleasure to enjoy ! Short Easy hike with some boulder hopping. Bring a snack and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun September 5 - WEST FORK COLD SPRINGS TO GIBRALTAR: Start on Cold Springs Trail, cross stream and hike west up to an old water tunnel. Continue on up a pretty canyon to Gibraltar Road. Moderate, but sometimes steep 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
Sat September 11 - 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 682-8290
Sun September 12 - ELINGS PARK/DOUGLAS FAMILY PRESERVE: Hike around these new huge additions to Santa Barbara's parks. See Vanyo's Point, the Great Meadow, the Hang Glider Slope, BMX and the Oak Grove. Bring water and a snack. Easy 4 mrt. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat September 18 - 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 September 19 - RED ROCK TO SWIMMING HOLE: Hike to below Gibraltar Dam and relax by/in the water. Moderate 6.5 mrt. Bring swimsuit, wading shoes, lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9a.m. DAVE 563-4850
Sat September 25 - SAN MARCOS FOOTHILL PRESERVE: This is an easy-moderate 3 mrt hike across the new San Marcos Foothill Preserve, part of our County Parks system. We'll start this time from the eastern access point doing a loop hike, including the lookout point which has a great view of Goleta and SB. Bring water and a light lunch. Sun protection is recommended as there is limited shade. Meet 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State St. GERRY 964-5411
Sun September 26 - CATHEDRAL PEAK : Start up Tunnel trail and branch off onto Jesusita connector trail. Continue up primitive trail, steep and rocky in places, to Cathedral Peak. Lots of boulder hopping. Strenuous 6 mrt. Some agility required. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 682-8290
Sat October 2 - RATTLESNAKE TRAIL - MISSION RIDGE LOOP: Hike up Rattlesnake Trail and the connector to Tunnel Trail. Then onto an old primitive trail to Mission Ridge and back to Rattlesnake. Steep at times but fun. Strenuous 8 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 455-6818
Sun October 3 - TEA GARDEN HISTORICAL EXPLORATION: An easy, moderate or strenuous hike up to the top ridges of this old Montecito estate and looping back down Chelham Canyon. About 2, 4 or 5 mrt and 500, 700' or 1350' altitude gain, respectively, whichever is chosen. Meet either at the old gatehouse (680 East Mountain Drive at Cold Springs Junction) or at the B of A on upper State St. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat October 9 - INDIAN CREEK: Long carpool to the trail head. Follow Indian Creek up a canyon and enjoy some rarely seen back country. The creek abounds with wildlife, especially frogs and the western pond turtle. Bring a swimsuit if you're interested in taking a dip in the creek or relaxing in the Little Caliente hot springs at the end of the hike. Moderate terrain, but long 16 mrt hike. There will be many creek crossings, and you may get wet. Bring water shoes for the crossings. Also, bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. JIM 447-1876/644-6934
Sun October 10 - ARROYO BURRO DOWN: Drive to trailhead on Camino Cielo then down the mountain to the Santa Ynez River. About 7.5mi RT; 2000' elevation loss/gain. Decent shade on the North side of the mountain. Moderately strenuous. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9a.m. TONY 682-8290
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My trail journal from Santa Barbara to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail
My trail journal on the Pacific Crest Trail