From the main gate, we will hike up the Arroyo Quemado Trail through the splendid Santa Barbara riparian ecosystem alongside the flowing creek and up to a spectacular view of the Gaviota coastline and mountains.

This hike will be a 6-mile out-and-back journey up the Arroyo Quemado Trail, providing an exceptional ocean and islands vista on a clear day.

This hike will take around 4 hours and can be considered a challenging hike with some gains in elevation. Bring plenty of water, food, and sunscreen for any breaks we take.

We will meet at 9:00 am sharp at the Baron Ranch gate near the roundabout to leave for our hike. Plenty of parking can be found on the side of the road just before the turnaround at the head of the hike. The address for the trailhead is 14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117. Here is a link: Directions. Please arrive before 9:00 am.

Directions from the South:

1. Hwy 101 North, 2.4 miles past Refugio Road exit turn right at the road crossing onto Arroyo Quemada Ln., just past a yellow sign indicating “cross-traffic ahead”. There is no northbound deceleration lane, so the turn-off must be anticipated.
2. Immediately turn left onto Calle Real and proceed approximately .75 mile until the road reaches a street sign that says “End”. Use the circle to turn around and park along Calle Real.

Directions from the North:

1. Take Hwy 101 southbound, to Refugio State Beach exit. Exit 101 and go under the freeway and take the northbound Hwy 101 onramp. Travel 2.4 miles north and turn right at the road crossing onto Arroyo Quemada Ln., just past a yellow sign indicating “cross-traffic ahead”. There is no northbound deceleration lane, so the turn-off must be anticipated.
2. Immediately turn left onto Calle Real and proceed approximately .75 mile until the road reaches a street sign that says “End”. Use the circle to turn around and park along Calle Real.