No hike if raining.  Bring plenty of water.

This is a Friday 8:30am meetup--no need to register.

ROMERO CANYON – 8:30 AM-- Hiking Distance: 4 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1200 feet. Hiking Time 2.5 hours or less (go at your pace). Difficulty: Moderate-Strenuous.  We will walk up the beautiful, well-shaded Romero Canyon trail to Old Romero Rd.  Hikers may elect to return on a gently sloping exposed road with spectacular views, or head back down the shady trail.  

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Romero Canyon trail head on Bella Vista Rd.  Exit Fwy101 at Sheffield Dr (Exit #92) in Montecito [Sheffield is a LEFT LANE EXIT coming from Santa Barbara], turn toward the mountains and follow signs to Sheffield. About 1.4 miles after exiting the 101, Sheffield ends at E Valley Rd (CA-192). Turn left and then immediately right on to Romero Canyon Rd. Continue up Romero Canyon, bearing right to avoid entering Lilac Lane.  One mile after first entering Romero, turn right on to Bella Vista Dr. and go .3 miles to the trailhead on your left. During the week there is ample parking along the road.

 Hike Leader: Martina Kuhl

Hope to see you there!