Comments on: 5 Best Hikes near Santa Barbara https://www.sbadventureco.com/adventure/5-best-hikes-near-santa-barbara/ Santa Barbara Tours & Activities Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:42:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Duncan https://www.sbadventureco.com/adventure/5-best-hikes-near-santa-barbara/#comment-4350 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:42:43 +0000 https://sbadventure.wpengine.com/?p=8001#comment-4350 Saddlerock / Hot Springs Trailhead: Parking has recently become so restrictive, they’re only spaces for 8 to 10 cars. If you park on the street you will be towed by the CHP. The rich neighbours hate hikers!

]]> By: Chris https://www.sbadventureco.com/adventure/5-best-hikes-near-santa-barbara/#comment-3334 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:16:24 +0000 https://sbadventure.wpengine.com/?p=8001#comment-3334 Not easy.
Overview

Difficulty: Moderate • Mileage: 3
Elevation Gain: 750 ft. • Location: Front Country, Montecito
Features: Creeks, Loop Trip, Out & Back, Historical Point
User Type: Hiking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

Highlights
Saddle Rock Loop West

The Basics
Length : .75 mile up to the McMenemy Trail; 1 mile to start of Saddle Rock Trail; 1.5 miles to Edison Catway
Gain : 200’ to the Saddle Rock Trail; 750’ to the powerlines; 1100’ total elevation for the Girard Loop
Difficulty : Moderate to strenuous
Path : Dirt and paved roads on the first half, a very steep and rocky route up the Saddle Rock Trail.

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