No hike if raining.  Bring plenty of water. 

Meet in front of Starbucks Le Cumbre Mall at 8am to carpool or 8:45am at  the trailhead.

Gaviota Peak – 8:45 at the trailhead.  This hike has been a big hit the times we've done it.  This is a very scenic but strenuous, longer hike to the 2,450 foot summit in the Santa Ynez Mountains, overlooking the Pacific coast west of Santa Barbara. Two trails form a loop: the steeper, more enclosed Gaviota Peak Trail on the way up and the slightly longer, more scenic Trespass Trail on the way down.

It is a about a 30 min drive from 101/154 to get to the trailhead (see the carpool information below), but you won't be disappointed by the spectacular views. It is more of a workout than most of our hikes, but not crazy by any means. 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: 2162 feet. We should be back a little after noon (~3 hour hike).  Also, it's only 15 minutes to Industrial Eats in Buellton.

Trail Map

Trail head directions

Directions:  We will meet in front of Starbucks at Le Cumbre Mall at 8am to carpool.  If you prefer, you can meet us at the trailhead, which is about a 40 minute drive. The parking area is off of US 101 just past the tunnel--a right exit onto Hwy 1 at 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.  Use lots of sunscreen and bring a snack.

 Hike leaders: Joe Skorupa

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