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SANTA BARBARA COAST- SERIES OF HIKES
Join me on one of CDH’s series of Santa Barbara Coastal Range treks. We’ll hike a trail we’ve done before that will be interesting with views of the ocean. This hike is definitely meant to be more visual than physical, thus, less conditioning but more of a mental enlightenment. Therefore, we will hike together as a group and enjoy the beauty that this trek offers. After it concludes, those interested can join me for a late lunch in the Santa Barbara area.
SANTA BARBARA COASTAL RANGE TREK-1 (GAVIOTA WIND CAVES)
Our first trek in this Santa Barbara Coastal series will be in Gaviota State Park. We’ll visit the western half of the park which will take us to The Gaviota Wind Caves. We’ll take on several trails (Yucca, Hollister, Beach to Back Country, Woodland) and the Trespass and Tunnel View Trails as well as a STEEP rugged ridge to the caves, to give us a total of 8+ miles on this hike. This will be accomplished via a car shuttle. We’ll be spending some time exploring the rock formations where the wind caves are. You’ll want to wait for me bringing up the rear so as to not miss out on the various side trails that we’ll be taking to overlooks and caves.
There will be a lot of junctions on this event that will keep the Tigers from running to far ahead as I bring up myself and the other Turtles. It’s important to stop and not try to anticipate the hike at these junctions, or you’ll miss out on my planned route to the overlooks and the caves.
This area is at least 1.5 hours drive from Thousand Oaks, so keep that in mind when signing on. Devote the whole day to this and don’t sign on if you have other commitments later that day.
This trek will involve a car shuttle from our meetup point to the trailhead.
Looking forward to sharing another Santa Barbara coastal range trek with you.
MEETUP LOCATION AND TIME: Just past the main entrance to Gaviota State Park no later than 9:00 a.m. (SEE MAP FOR EXACT MEETUP LOCATION)
MEETUP DIRECTIONS: Take the 101 Fwy. to the Gaviota State Park exit. on the left side of the 101 Fwy. shortly after heading inland once you’ve reached Gaviota. SEE MAP ABOVE. Turn left and drive 0.5 miles to parking area along road which is .2 of a mile past the Gaviota State Park entrance. To save money, avoid parking in the State Park since there’s a $10 fee to do so.
EARLIER MEETUP TIME, LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS: For those out my way, we can meet at the Thousand Oaks Park and Ride at the corner of Rancho Rd. and Haaland Dr. NO LATER THAN 7:15 a.m. It’s just south of the 101 Fwy and 23 Fwy interchange. Have a full tank of gas and be willing to drive if needed. Those that don’t drive can help pay for gas. It’s about 1.5 hour’s drive to Gaviota State Park.
DISTANCE: 8+ miles
ELEVATION GAIN/LOSS: 1600’/1800′
THE PACE: 2 mph
DURATION: 6 hours
TERRAIN: Single and double track trails plus a very steep ridge to the caves
LEVEL: Intermediate
OPTIONAL LUNCH: I’ll be stopping off at Woody’s in Santa Barbara for lunch.
5112 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara
https://www.woodysbbq.com/menu
MY CELL# IS 805-358-5972
Rain may cancel the hike. If so, I will reschedule for another day.
