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Happy Hikers - Gaviota Overlook Hike

  • March 02, 2018
  • 8:00 AM
  • Santa Barbara Mission

No hike if raining.  Bring plenty of water.  This is a meetup--no need to register.

Meet at the Mission at 8:00am or at the trailhead at 8:45am--see Directions.


Gaviota Overlook Hike - 8 am at the Mission.  THIS IS A NEW HIKE.  This loop hike is on the western side of Gaviota State Park. We will traverse the Ortega Trail to the Overlook Trail and then ascend to the Hollister Trail, going along the Hollister Ridge and return via the Yucca trail. It is a 4.2 mile round trip with an elevation gain of around 700 feet. The hike has very scenic views over the Hollister Ranch, the coast, and Gaviota Peak. There are opportunities to take a side spur along the Beach to Backcountry Trail for those that want to extend the hike. The hike takes approximately 2 hours and is moderate to strenuous.

Directions:  Meet at 8.00 am at the Mission parking lot for those who want to car pool. Otherwise, meet at the trailhead at 8.45 am.  It is approximately a 40 minute drive to the trailhead from Santa Barbara.  Take US 101 north to just past the Gaviota tunnel.  Exit 101 at Highway 1, heading towards Lompoc, but turn left after a half mile.  This takes you back down past the Las Cruces elementary school to the trailhead.  There is parking near along the road on the approach to the Forest Service access gate.

 Hike leader:  Steve Clayton 

 Hope to see you there!

 

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