Tequepis, Broadcast & Santa Ynez Peaks Hike, Sunset & Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)

Estimated 13 miles, 3500’ of climb & descent. This socializing hike & exploring in beautiful nature would be a great workout for most people. Some fun scrambling and boulder climbing on the way to Broadcast Peak.
Both Broadcast and Santa Ynez Peaks are over 4000’ above sea level, and most often peaking above marine layer dense fog, providing spectacular sunsets even when it is fogging or cloudy on the coastline and Santa Barbara. Therefore this location is also great for comet viewing. At 4298’ above sea level, Santa Ynez Peak is the most prominent peak in this vicinity.

On top of the ridgeline, the views of the Pacific, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Lake Cachuma are very spectacular. The last time I was up there was in Oct last year, for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). This time it would be for Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and lots of workouts in beautiful nature.

Trailhead: Tequepis Trailhead

Distance & Climb: 13 mile, 3500’

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain hiking, good night vision, optional boulder climbing

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, reliable headlamp with adequate runtime, windbreaker/ down jacket for potential cold windy conditions and night descent, optional telescope & binoculars

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking & exploring adventure

Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, enthusiastic, cheerful, good sense of humor, cordial and pleasant to chat with, effective in communicating

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, can do attitude

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