No hike if raining.  Bring plenty of water.

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

TWO TURKEY BURNER HIKES WITH ONE START.  THE COLD SPRINGS RIDGE LOOP IS ONE OF OUR STANDARD HIKES.  FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO CONTINUE ON UP TO MONTECITO PEAK, BRING LOTS OF WATER AND SUN BLOCK!  YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TO THE PEAK TO HAVE A GREAT HIKE!

COLD SPRINGS RIDGE LOOP TO MONTECITO PEAK – 8:30 AM. We will follow the shady Cold Springs Trail to the Edison Catway and Montecito Overlook, with its sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. Then it’s back down the gradual trail that is also well shaded. Hiking Distance: About 4 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1200 feet.  About 2.5 hours.

Optional Hike: We will continue on the Cold Springs Trail to a short but steep trail up to Montecito Peak.  Hiking Distance: 6.8 miles round trip if you go all the way! Elevation gain: 1939 feet. Hiking time 3.5 hours (go at your pace).

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Cold Springs trailhead on E. Mountain Drive just east of the stream crossing. There is ample street parking on weekdays. From either direction on Fwy 101, exit at Olive Mill Road and turn toward the mountains. Continue up Olive Mill Rd 1.0 mile, crossing East Valley Rd where name changes to Hot Springs Rd. After another 1.0 mile turn left on East Mountain Drive. Go 1.1 miles to trailhead on the right, just before the creek crossing.  (You’ll probably see cars & hikers when you first turn onto East Mountain Drive. That is another trailhead.  Do not stop. Continue 1.1 miles.)

Hope you will join us!