“Tequepis” Trail

No hike if raining.  This is a long hike so take plenty of water and a snack.  The driving distance from the mission is over 10miles. This hike was enjoyed by all the first time we did it so it is worth the trip.  We can meet in the parking lot of the Mission at 8:30am, then carpool or caravan or you can meet us there if you know the way. “Tequepis” Trail hike begins near the shores of Lake Cachuma and ascends the north side of the Santa Ynez Mountains behind Santa Barbara. The trail up offers spectacular views of the lake and valley, and there are broader stunning ocean views from the top. This is an invigorating 8.4-mile round trip hike with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. The hike is a steady incline but very doable at your own pace.  The trail is well maintained with little rocks. The hike is 2hr up and 1 ½hr down. Hikers don’t have to make it to the top for fantastic views all the way!  After the hike we have meet at “Cold Springs Tavern” for refreshments.  To get to the trailhead: From Santa Barbara, take the 154 north toward Lake Cachuma. Continue 7.7 miles past Cold Springs Arch Bridge and turn left at the sign for Circle V Ranch. This is the next turnoff after a sign for Camp Allegre. If you reach the entrance for Lake Cachuma Recreation Area, you have gone half a mile to far. From the turnoff, take the road to the left and drive 1.3 miles to the parking lot at the end of the road outside Circle V Camp – Saint Vincent de Paul Camp. Hike Leaders: Bo Kite roykite2004@yahoo.com, Richard Haro richardharo@icloud.com, Deborah Rodgers, Donna Haro, Neil Polans and Susan Wong

Hope you will join us.

Bo and Richard