Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks
2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 11 more dates | 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Reservations are required by calling (805) 688-4515.

First come, first served. Available for ages 3 and older. No pets, please. Free to campers or free with the $10 park entrance fee for day-use visitors. There are also miles of trails for self-guided hikes within the park. Trail maps are available at the Main Gate.

Private guided walks outside of these times are also available depending upon staff availability and have a $30 group fee.

Sierra Club Hike - Weekly on Friday Mornings
2023-07-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-28 09:30 - 12:00 | SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, CA, United States
We meet at the fountain in front of the mission at 9:30 AM in the morning for the morning hike. These hikes are on the front country trails behind Santa Barbara and Montecito. Dress appropriately with hiking boots, comfortable clothes and bring at least a liter of water in your backpack or fanny pack. Bring sunscreen and bug repellant when necessary. The morning hike leaves at 9:30 AM SHARP and we get back between 11:30 AM and noon. There are no dogs allowed on the hikes for safety concerns. The hike is approximately 4 miles, 2 miles up and 2 miles back. These hikes are appropriate for beginners in good health. We will carpool to the hike from the mission. If you decide to ride with someone please be kind enough to give the driver a dollar per person for their trouble and gas. For more information contact the leader Al Sladek at alsladek@gmail.com

Arroyo Quemado Trail Hike
2023-07-22 09:00 - 13:00 | 14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, 14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, United States
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:

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.
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:

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.
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.

Rattlesnake Cyn to Gibralter Rd
2023-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | 1783 Las Canoas Rd · Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1783 Las Canoas Rd · Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
A strenuous hike for a moderate hiker or a moderate hike for a strenuous hiker. Bring the usual supplies you need: Plenty of water, snacks, layers for all occasions and good footware. Meet at 9am, east side of bridge, Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead: 1899/1783 Las Canoas Rd, Santa Barbara. PHIL (SB)

Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Nature Hike
2023-08-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, 15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, United States
Free docent-led nature hikes are offered at 10:00 am on Saturdays of open weekends. Visitors can also hike on their own on these days. Hikes are free of charge; however, donations to help support Arroyo Hondo Preserve and the work of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County are gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome to visit the Preserve to hike, picnic, paint, volunteer, or research, but advance reservations are required.

Online reservations can be made here: https://www.sblandtrust.org/arroyo-hondo-preserve-reservations/

Due to the sensitivity of the resources in the canyon, dogs, mountain bikes, horses, hunting, fishing, and campfires are not allowed.

Directions to the Preserve
Traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 101: The Preserve is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. Approximately 4 miles past Refugio State Beach, you will see a blue “Rest Area in 7 miles” sign followed closely by a yellow warning sign about falling rocks. The entrance to Arroyo Hondo is in 1/2 mile and will be visible on the right at the bottom of the hill. Make a right-hand turn into the driveway. Come down the driveway, cross the bridge on the right and park near the barn.

Aquatic Birds of Oso Flaco Lake
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, United States
Participants will enjoy a nice 2-mile stroll down the boardwalk and bridges and even terrain found throughout the lake and will end at the beach where participants will have a chance to explore these fascinating dune ecosystems! All ages welcome, parking and restrooms available, please no dogs.

¡Acompáñenos a un Trek bilingüe este sábado, 12 de agosto de 9:00 de la mañana hacia 12:00 de la tarde en Oso Flaco Lake! ¡Nuestro Líder de Trek Carlo nos guiara por los hábitats ribereños que se encuentran en Oso Flaco Lake, con un énfasis en las aves acuáticas que se encuentran en el lago! Los participantes disfrutaran un paseo de 2 millas atravesando los puentes y caminos del lago, y finalmente terminaran en la playa donde los participantes podrán disfrutar un paseo relajante. Este Trek es considerado fácil en dificultad, con terreno parejo a través de todo el camino. El camino tiene poca sombra y esta expuesta al sol. El terreno es de material duro, con parte del camino siendo arenosa cercas de la playa. Hay baños públicos al llegar, no perros por favor.

Community Wildlife Hike to Enos Memorial
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00
Hikers will make their way through the Guadalupe- Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge to the Enos Memorial statue. Hikers will learn about local environmental efforts that helped preserve the dunes. This hike is sponsored by The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and will be led by Ray Segovia.
The hike will begin at 9:00 AM (please plan to arrive between 8:45 and 9:00). It will be an adventurous walk through the dunes with some elevation gain of 300 ft, about 2.5 hours round-trip. Dress in layers, bring water and snacks, and have your “Dune Mother’s Wildflower Guide” by Dr. Malcolm McLeod for the trip. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended as the habitat is coastal dune scrub and there is the possibility of poison oak and ticks as we make our way through the natural dune areas. For more information, email us today. Heavy rain cancels this trip.

We will be limiting the number of people attending this hike and parking is limited, please register early! Heavy rain cancels this trip (light rain, bring appropriate clothing).

NOTE: Pets, smoking, or alcohol are not allowed on the Refuge, including the parking area, or other properties accessed during the hike (i.e., State Parks and Private Property). Pets may not be left in cars in the parking areas. Remember to please pack out what you pack in.

Directions from the north: Take Hwy 101 south from San Luis Obispo. Turn right (west) at the new Willow Road off ramp (Exit 180). Proceed west on Willow Road for about 4.3 miles, to Highway 1. Turn left (south) on Highway 1 and proceed for 2.7 miles, to Oso Flaco Lake Road. Turn right (west) on Oso Flaco Lake Road. Proceed west on Oso Flaco Lake Road for 2.5 miles to Beigle Road. Look for a 6’ tall wire mesh fence and steel gate.

Directions from the south: Take 101 north to Santa Maria and take the Main Street exit toward the town of Guadalupe. Turn right onto Highway 1 and head north to Oso Flaco Lake Road (about 3 miles north of Guadalupe), turn left onto Oso Flaco Lake Road and proceed 2.5 miles to Beigle Road (on left).

Parking: We will have people posted at the entrance of the USFWS fenced road to direct parking. The gate will be open around 8:30. Please do not park on Oso Flaco Lake Road near the gate as there is not much room and it could be hazardous. There should be plenty of room to park along the USFWS access road. The Oso Flaco Lake State Park lot is another ¾ miles west of Beigle Road, if you need to use a restroom before the hike (there are none along the hike route).

TGIF Twilight Hike
2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Los Flores Ranch, 6245 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Two guided hikes are offered:

Easy/moderate (family friendly): 2 miles (Roundtrip)
Moderate/Advanced: 4 miles (Roundtrip)

Friday Bird Walk – Stevens Park
2023-11-10 08:30 - 10:30 | 258 Canon Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 258 Canon Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Target Birds:

Raptors
Woodpecker
Warbler
Phoebe
Towhee
Kinglet
Wren
& others

Directions:
From Hwy 101 take the Las Positas Road exit
Turn north towards the mountains
Follow Las Positas Road for 1.3 miles
(Las Positas Road changes to San Roque Road at State Street)
Turn left onto Calle Fresno
Turn right onto Canon Drive
Stevens Park entrance will be on the right
We will park & meet on the left as you enter the park

Other Information:
Bring water, snack
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a hat
Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are not very useful

Celebrate The Franklin Trail: 10th-Year Anniversary Hike!
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | 4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, 4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, United States
Though the trail stretches for many miles, we will hike for 3-miles on a mostly exposed trail. The trail is hard ground, with some moderate elevation gains. Parking is available at Carpinteria High School. No bathrooms or water available. Dogs must be on a leash and following trail protocols.

Date and time
Saturday, November 18 · 9am – 12pm PST

Location
Carpinteria High School
4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013

Registration Required for the free event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-franklin-trail-10th-year-anniversary-hike-tickets-700572319667

Trail Map: https://sbtrails.org/maps/franklin/index.html

Land Trust Treks are a free, public series of guided hikes for the community to explore scenic Santa Barbara County and to meet your local Land Trust.
