No hike if it is raining.  Bring plenty of water.

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

Warning:  Potential Stream crossings.

We will hike the East Fork of the Cold Springs Trail.  This trail has a lot of shade with beautiful small waterfalls along the route and great views of the coast from the top. Depending on conditions, we may hike the Ridge Trail out and back.  Options for a longer (and somewhat steeper) hike will be available from the top of the trail.

Elevation gain: ~1,000 ft.

Distance : 3.7 miles 2- hours duration

Trail Rating: Moderate/Difficult due to erosion and flooding

Google Maps for the trailhead

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Cold Springs trailhead on E. Mountain Drive on the east (Montecito) side of the creek.  You may also park on the West Side of the creek but we will begin the hike on the East side.

From either direction on Hwy 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 the 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.) 

Please join us!