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 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 - TEQUEPIS TRAIL: Car pool to trailhead near Cachuma Park and hike up North side of the Santa Ynez Mts. Great views out over Lake Cachuma and the Valley. Lunch on top looking over the ocean. About 11mi, moderate/strenuous. DAVID P. 705-3025
Sun June 13 - SAN YSIDRO TO THE FALLS: Hike past a favorite rock climbing location to a seasonal waterfall, then return to a pool for lunch. Easy 5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DIANE 682-8290
Sat. June 19 - HENDRY'S BEACH/DOUGLAS FAMILY PRESERVE: Morning stroll along the beach then up the steps and back through the park completing the loop. Children welcome. Bring water and a snack. Slow paced 2 to 3 miles. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. DAVE 563-4850
Sun June 20 - ENNISBROOK-VALLEY CLUB LOOP: This 5 mrt moderate hike starts at the Ennisbrook trailhead. We will travel through Ennisbrook, mostly on roads, taking the old trail routes where possible. We will then take the Coffin Family/Valley Club trails to the Summerland Reservoir for a short lunch stop. Return will be via segments of the Valley Club trail, Sheffield Road and the perimeter Ennisbrook trail. Bring water and a light lunch. Meet at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State, at 9am. GERRY 964-5411
Sat June 26 - 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. TONY 682-8290
Sun June 27 - GOLETA BEACH/MORE MESA: Hike along the beach at low tide and then up onto More Mesa, looping around. Easy 4-5 mile. Bring water and a snack. Meet behind B of A on upper State Street at Hope Ave. at 9am. KEITH 965-9953
Sat July 3 - 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 July 4 - No Hike
Sat July 10 - 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 July 11 - SAN JOSE CREEK LOOP: This is an easy 3 mrt hike, exploring the neighborhood trails and roads of San Jose Creek in North Goleta. We will begin near the intersection of N. Kellogg and Calle Real and follow the creek on trails and adjacent roads. We'll travel north of Cathedral Oaks Rd., then return via creek trails, retracing part of our initial route. Meet 9am at the Bank of America parking lot, Hope & State St. GERRY 964-5411
Sat July 17 - RATTLESNAKE TRAIL: Hike up a wooded canyon with scenic views to meadow. Moderate 3.5 mrt. with 1000 foot elevation gain. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9a.m. DAVE 563-4850
Sun July 18 - WEST FORK COLD SPRING TO LOOKOUT: Start on Cold Spring Trail, cross stream and hike west up to the Homestead. Moderate, but sometimes steep 5 mrt. Bring lunch and water. Meet behind B of A on upper State St. at Hope Ave. at 9am. MONIKA 805-886-9868
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 687-1929
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
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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