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 February 2 - 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 3 - EL CAPITAN TO REFUGIO BEACH: Car pool to El Capitan and walk to Refugio Beach or beyond. Well walk on the beach or on the path depending on the tide. Easy 6 to 8 mrt. Bring old shoes, lunch, and water. Share parking fee. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. CHRISTINE 963-2347
Sat February 9 - EXPLORATORY HIKE: This is a moderate hike in the Lower/Upper Oso area. We will hike up one of the new fire breaks, conditions permitting. Long pants, sun protection and hiking boots recommended. Bring a lunch and at least one full bottle of water. Meet at 9am in the parking lot of the Bank of America on upper State St. (corner of State & Hope Ave). GERRY 964-5411
Sun February 10 - 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 February 16 - LA CUMBRE PEAK: Beautiful views from the highest peak on the front range. Strenuous 11 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 687-1929
Sun February 17 - Low Tide Bus & Hike: Take the #5 MTD bus that leaves State & La Cumbre at 11:35 a.m. and arrives at Arroyo Burro at 11:53. If bus service is difficult where you live, park behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. and walk to the bus stop on State St. at La Cumbre Rd. in front of the Galleria. Hike from Arroyo Burro to Goleta Beach. Bring lunch, water, a bus schedule and bus fare. Be prepared to get your feet and above (knees?) wet towards the end of the hike approaching Goleta Beach Park. The tide will be low so little-to-no rock-hopping will be necessary. Easy 4 miles one way only. Take the #11 bus from Goleta Beach to get to where you're going next. Gary 682-5523
Sat February 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. VICKI 563-4850
Sun February 24 - 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
Sat March 1 - LAS CRUCES-GAVIOTA STATE PARK: Hike from Las Cruces School to the ridge-top on the northern border of the Hollister Ranch property. Lunch at the overlook. Return by the traditional dirt road. This is an easy-moderate 5 mrt hike with breath-taking views. Elevation gain is about 700 ft. Bring a light lunch and water, as this trail can be very warm at times. Meet behind the B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. PAUL 964-9002
Sun March 2 - ROMERO CANYON complete LOOP: Hike up the trail (1st part with trees and a small stream) to Camino Cielo, then down the old road with a beautiful view. Moderate/Strenuous 8 or 9 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. CHRISTINE 963-2347
Sat March 8 - LIZARD'S MOUTH CLEANUP: Have fun exploring while making this popular spot a bit cleaner! Beautiful rock formations and wind caves are a pleasure to enjoy and restore! Short Easy hike with some boulder hopping. Bring a snack and water. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun March 9 - WEST FORK COLD SPRINGS TO WATERFALL: Well hike along the trail then do some rock-hopping up the creek. Difficult 3 mrt. Some climbing. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 681-0916/ 965-9953
Sat March 15 - SAN PEDRO - LAS VEGAS CREEK LOOP: This is an easy 2.5 mrt hike through a central Goleta neighborhood on roads and trails. We'll follow Las Vegas Creek, over several gates, if necessary, and return via the San Pedro Creek trail. Bring a snack and water. Meet behind the Bank of America on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sun March 16 - 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
Sat March 22 - WILDFLOWER HIKE: Join us for a hike through the wildflowers. The hike leader will find a suitable spot to view and photograph wildflowers in Santa Barbara County. Call the leader for details. TONY 687-1929
Sun March 23 - FORBUSH FLAT - BLUE CANYON: From East Camino Cielo hike down to Forbush Flat and then on through Cottam campground and the length of Blue Canyon. A car shuttle completes the loop. Moderate 7 miles. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind the B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 964-9002
Sat March 29 - OSO FLACO CREEK TO CORIOPSIS HILL: Follow this creek to the lake and onto a flower filled hill in this Santa Maria area. Moderate 8 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9AM. VICKI 563-4850
Sun March 30 - 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
Sat April 5 - MONTECITO / POLO CLUB TRAIL LOOP: Rediscover one of Montecito's neighborhood trails. An easy-moderate 4 mrt, with one steep section. We will start this hike from the Polo Club trailhead on Romero Cyn Rd. Hiking through oaks, orchards and horse ranches, we will travel to the Summerland Greenwell Preserve, then follow the Reservoir Trail to a spot where we can see the Summerland Reservoir, part of the Federal water system that originates with Lake Cachuma. A light lunch, then loop back to the Polo Club Trail, retracing the path to our cars. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet behind the Bank of America on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sun April 6 - 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
Sat April 12 - COLD SPRINGS - HOT SPRINGS LOOP: Start at Cold Springs Trailhead, hike up past Edison Rd. to Hot Springs connector, down past the old hotel and return via the Edison Rd. Probably about 10mi, moderate/strenuous. PAUL 964-9002
Sun April 13 - GIDNEY RIDGE TO GORILLA ROCK: An exploratory off-trail hike under strenuous conditions to rock formations and beyond to a beautiful pool. Difficult 10 mrt with over 1500 elevation gain/loss. Very strenuous. Wear long pants and shirt. Call the hike leader for details and approval. DIANE 687-1929.
Sat April 19 - 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 20 - ALISO CANYON/ 19 OAKS LOOP: A loop from Sage Hill campground on a marked trail alongside a stream up and over to 19 Oaks and back. Great trail for wildflower viewing. Moderate 8.5 mrt. 800 ft elevation. Drivers need Adventure Pass. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. VICKI 563-4850
Sat April 26 - HENDRY'S BEACH TO MORE MESA: Beach walk past Hope Ranch to More Mesa or beyond depending upon tide. Easy 7 mrt. Optional swim. Bring swimsuit, old shoes, lunch, and water. Meet at Hendry's Beach (Arroyo Burro on maps) outside gate at 9am. DAVE 563-4850
Sun April 27 - 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
Sat May 3 - 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 May 4 - CATHEDRAL PEAK/LA CUMBRE PEAK: From Mission Creek hike up to Cathedral Peak, steep and rocky in places. Continue up to La Cumbre Peak for lunch. Views include Three Pools and the full coastline, pass by an echoing canyon. Return down Tunnel trail. Strenuous 8 mrt. Some agility needed. Bring water and lunch. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. TONY 687-1929
Sat May 10 - MORE MESA / BEACH WALK: Walk along the More Mesa bluffs to the stairs, down the beach to Hope Ranch and then back up and return along Atascadaro Creek. An easy 5 miles or so. PAUL 964-9002
Sun May 11 - GAVIOTA CAVES EXPLORATORY: Hike from Gaviota beach to the caves and wind tunnels in the ridges above. If possible, we will do some cross-country exploration. 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. ROBERT 685-1283
Sat May 17 - 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. TONY 687-1929
Sun May 18 - 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 24 - RATTLESNAKE TRAIL: Hike up a wooded canyon with scenic views to Gibraltar Rock Moderate 6 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 687-1929
Sun May 25 - McMENEMY TRAIL: Hike from San Ysidro trail to Saddle Rock overlook, then back by dirt road to starting point. Moderate 6 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVE 563-4850
Sat May 31 - FORBUSH FLAT - BLUE CANYON: From East Camino Cielo hike down to Forbush Flat and into Blue Canyon then on through Cottam campground and up to Romero Saddle. Back along Camino Cielo with views out over SB. Moderate/strenuous 11 miles. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind the B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. PAUL 964-9002
Sun June 1 - BUENA VISTA - OLD PUEBLO TRAIL LOOP: A short, steep moderate 2.5 mrt hike on the Buena Vista Trail with a return via the San Ysidro and Old Pueblo trails. Bring a light lunch and water. Meet behind the Bank of America on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sat June 7 - MISSION RIDGE: Hike from Tunnel Trail up to near the Rattlesnake Connector and then up a primitive trail to the top of a ridge. Return via Edison Road trail. Primitive trail, steep at times and some boulder hopping. Moderately strenuous 6 mrt. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. ROBERT 685-1283
Sun June 8 - 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
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