Mission Crags

This is a hard long hike.  We do “Rattlesnake”, and then we take the steep connector to Tunnel Trail. About 400 yards down Tunnel is a vertical climb to the top of Mission Crags.  Probably one of the best views in Santa Barbara but the last part is rocky and requires all 4’s climbing.  This hike is for those in pretty good shape.  Bring lots of water, sunblock and snacks. Total hike is @6.5-7.0miles with a lot of up and down hill. 

Directions to Rattlesnake: Trailhead is at the Los Conoas stone bridge over Rattlesnake Creek. From either direction, Exit 101 at Mission and head toward mountains. Three blocks past State, turn left on Garden, go two blocks and turn right on Los Olivos. Pass the Santa Barbara Mission on your left, staying in left lane into Mission Canyon Rd. Reaching dead-end at Foothill Drive (Hwy 192) turn right. After 0.1 miles, turn left on continuation of Mission Canyon. Go 0.5 miles to Las Conoas, turn sharply to right and follow Skofield Park sign. Take winding road 1.2 miles to the trailhead, by the stone bridge. Pullouts on the right just before the bridge, and more parking across the bridge in Skofield Park

Hope see all you happy hikers there, Bo and Richard