Hiking the Backcountry
Matilija Falls Day Hike (Ojai)
Although the Matilija is fairly small at 29,600 acres, it abuts the marvelous Dick Smith Wilderness, which also shares a border with the 240,000 acre San Rafael Wilderness. Read story.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Merry Days Along Sunny Manzana Creek
A couple of hiking buddies think it's a shame that these columns “give away” information about pristine and beautiful wild zones. Read story.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Nineteen Oaks and Hidden Potrero Camp via Camuesa Connector Trail
A moderate hike of 8.1 mostly ascending miles, and a short bike-shuttle. Read story.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Rocky Ridge Off-Trail Scramble
Viewed from Santa Barbara, the rounded "peak" east of La Cumbre is a chaotic jumble of large pink and tan boulders with a few gorgeous conifers mixed in. Read story.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Little Pine Mountain Easy Backpack
An easy three-day backpack, plus a 10-mile day hike on the second day. Read story.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
East Hurricane Deck Loop-Backpack
There are several natural obstacles preventing easy access onto the Hurricane Deck formation — which is essentially a gigantic, 17-mile-long sedimentary rock chunk forming the core of the San Rafael Wilderness. Read story.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
La Cumbre Peak Off-Trail Scramble
Mighty La Cumbre Peak looms north, high above my puny dwelling on Santa Barbara’s Westside. Read story.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Tequepis Dayhike
Turn off the Chumash Highway for a vigorous half-day of hiking with profusely beautiful flora and stupendous views. Read story.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Nineteen Oaks Dayhike
The entire trail hike has great geological interest. Read story.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Coldwater Camp Day Hike
Following your bliss on the Manzana Creek Trail. Read story.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Two-Day Hurricane Deck Backpack
A favorite, fairly easy, 17-mile, two-day backpack into the San Rafael Wilderness. Read story.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Figueroa Mountain One-Day Hike/Bike
Mileage: 3.0 ascending hike and 8.5 miles easy cycling. Suggested time: Approximately 4 hours, not including driving time to Santa Ynez Read story.
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