Easy 1 mile hike along Aliso Creek or difficult 3.5 mile loop. In Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area. Elevation gain 1400 feet.
The Basics
Difficulty:
Difficult
Length:
3.5 miles
Time to Allow:
1 - 2 hours
Managed By:
Santa Barbara Ranger District Los Padres National Forest 3505 Paradise Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone:
805-967-3481
Fax:
805-967-7312
Some More Things to Know
Opportunity for a shady 1 mile hike along Aliso Creek or a more strenuous 3.5 mile loop. The first mile is also a self-guided interpretive trail. The walk along the ridgetop offers views of the Santa Ynez River. The loop trail can also be accessed from Upper Oso Campground.
Directions to Trailhead
From 825 Hwy 101, 10 miles NW on Hwy 154, 4.5 miles East on Paradise, turn left at Ranger Station, go 1/2 mile to Sage Hill Group Campground. Trailhead parking lot is near loop 5.