Great loop or simple up and down. The stinger at the end to the summit can be a little painful but it's a super local peak!
WOLFrising - Dec 31, 2018 8:03 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2018
Holiday trip to Santa Barbara
w/ Maddie. Once to the saddle, we took the fire road all the way out to peak 2856...it was pretty overgrown up there. Then took the fire road back the way we came and hit Gaviota. Warm, sunny December day with clear ocean views.
docrst - Feb 2, 2018 12:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2017
Gaviota Peak loop
Took the hot springs trail to the hot springs and then followed a use trail to where it intersects the fire road trail to the top. Stunning evening view. Descended the Trespass Trail on The way out which offered more views and narrower trails.
The Trespasser trail on the way down was fun and scenic compared to the road slog on the way up. The brush is cut back fairly well so it was no problem with shorts on when I did it.
cab - Apr 8, 2013 11:08 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2013
Road
Kind of a boring hike on the road, but the views really open up as you climb higher.
missymtngirl - Mar 21, 2012 1:22 pm Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2012
February Camping
Camped at El Capitan State Beach and enjoyed some amazing stargazing. We ended our weekend by reaching this lovely peak the following day. Good times!
MtnDoser - Dec 10, 2010 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2010
Gaviota Peak trail up, Trespasser's trail down
Difficult, but worth it. 3rd time up, but 1st time down the Trespasser's trail... very nice views of the ocean and Chanel Islands!
tom3dvideo - Aug 2, 2010 12:47 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Start early
Start early in the day to avoid the hot sun. Slow ans steady does it.
Beautiful coastal views. Love hiking in Santa Barbara and I look forward to it again. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on flea/tick treatment. There are tons of ticks.
Cricket - Dec 21, 2009 1:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
No pain, no gain
This was a tough hike up, but the summit was well worth it. Gorgeous ocean views on a beautiful day in southern California.
SierraGrace - Dec 19, 2009 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
Fun Day
I liked playing in the summit register.
lizrdboy - Dec 19, 2009 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
Perfect Family Hike
Great day. The air was cool and still with just a few clouds. The views from the summit were spectacular. A highly recommended hike.
Robb - Nov 29, 2009 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2009
Great hike!
Great hike and great views. It was great to check off another Lower Peak.
rocketsredglare - Oct 5, 2019 7:35 pm
MultipleGreat loop or simple up and down. The stinger at the end to the summit can be a little painful but it's a super local peak!
WOLFrising - Dec 31, 2018 8:03 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2018
Holiday trip to Santa Barbaraw/ Maddie. Once to the saddle, we took the fire road all the way out to peak 2856...it was pretty overgrown up there. Then took the fire road back the way we came and hit Gaviota. Warm, sunny December day with clear ocean views.
docrst - Feb 2, 2018 12:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2017
Gaviota Peak loopTook the hot springs trail to the hot springs and then followed a use trail to where it intersects the fire road trail to the top. Stunning evening view. Descended the Trespass Trail on The way out which offered more views and narrower trails.
IronHiker - Sep 14, 2016 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2016
CloudsStarted early, low clouds blocked all views up and down. Blah.
danachaney@sbcglobal.net - Apr 24, 2015 8:07 pm Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2015
2015The Trespasser trail on the way down was fun and scenic compared to the road slog on the way up. The brush is cut back fairly well so it was no problem with shorts on when I did it.
cab - Apr 8, 2013 11:08 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2013
RoadKind of a boring hike on the road, but the views really open up as you climb higher.
missymtngirl - Mar 21, 2012 1:22 pm Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2012
February CampingCamped at El Capitan State Beach and enjoyed some amazing stargazing. We ended our weekend by reaching this lovely peak the following day. Good times!
MtnDoser - Dec 10, 2010 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2010
Gaviota Peak trail up, Trespasser's trail downDifficult, but worth it. 3rd time up, but 1st time down the Trespasser's trail... very nice views of the ocean and Chanel Islands!
tom3dvideo - Aug 2, 2010 12:47 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Start earlyStart early in the day to avoid the hot sun. Slow ans steady does it.
Tom Waggoner - Mar 19, 2010 1:22 pm
Normal RouteIt was a nice trail with great views of the coastline.
DWaggoner - Mar 17, 2010 7:35 pm
Scenic hikeBeautiful coastal views. Love hiking in Santa Barbara and I look forward to it again. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on flea/tick treatment. There are tons of ticks.
Cricket - Dec 21, 2009 1:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
No pain, no gainThis was a tough hike up, but the summit was well worth it. Gorgeous ocean views on a beautiful day in southern California.
SierraGrace - Dec 19, 2009 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
Fun DayI liked playing in the summit register.
lizrdboy - Dec 19, 2009 9:19 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2009
Perfect Family HikeGreat day. The air was cool and still with just a few clouds. The views from the summit were spectacular. A highly recommended hike.
Robb - Nov 29, 2009 2:40 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2009
Great hike!Great hike and great views. It was great to check off another Lower Peak.
theronmoon - Jun 26, 2007 6:28 pm
2005One of the best coastal peaks I have done. Did right before I moved away from SB.
smason505 - Jun 26, 2007 4:22 pm
One of many ascents with a stop at the hot springsGreat views. Anyone with some pictures of the views from the top, please send them to me or add them to the page.
birdhead - Oct 20, 2006 3:45 pm
Gaviota Peak TrailGreat views of the islands and coastline.