No hike if raining.  Bring plenty of water.

Meet at the Mission at 8 am to drive to the trailhead.

This is an 8am meetup – no need to register.

Gaviota Peak – 8 am at the Mission.  This is a very scenic but longer hike to the 2,458 foot summit in the Santa Ynez Mountains, overlooking the Pacific coast west of Santa Barbara. Reached by two trails, together forming a loop: the steeper, more enclosed Gaviota Peak Trail and the slightly longer, more scenic Trespass Trail.  We don’t do this hike very often because of the drive, so don’t miss your chance for spectacular views.  Length: 3.1 miles (up the Gaviota Peak Trail), 3.4 miles (down the Trespass Trail) for a total of 6.5 miles.  Elevation change: 1,950 feet.  We should be back a little after noon (3-3.5 hour hike).

Directions:  We will meet at the Mission at 8am and carpool to the trailhead.  If you prefer, you can drive on your own and park at the trailhead, which is about a 40 minute drive west on the 101. The parking area is off of US 101 just past the tunnel--a right exit onto Hwy 1 toward Vandenberg, then an immediate right on a (short) no name dirt road to the trail head.  There is a $2 parking fee per car, no dogs.  Consider wearing long pants, use lots of sunscreen, and bring a snack.

  Hike leader:  Bo Kite

  Hope to see you there!