Name: 2025-Nov: Santa Barbara: Hot Springs/Waterfalls/Butterflies Grove, etc./ Level 2
Start: 2025-11-30T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-30T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

**RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip**!

**Day 3**: Santa Barbara-hot springs hike, Goleta Monarch Butterflies Grove and the town, etc. in [HIKINGOC Repeating Autumn/Winter Trip in the SoCal/North LA area for late Fall Foliage, Monarch Butterfly Viewing and holidays decorations](https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/297601408/): Malibu, Santa Monica mountains, Santa Barbara, Ojai, etc. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/297601408/

**Meeting at the trailhead**: 8:30 AM

**About the day**: we will be flexible for a relax day with scenic hikes and fun time. 
**General Rating / Difficulty** **This hike is rated Level 2+/Intermediate due to terrain, elevation gain and some light scrambling and moderate bushwhacking. Click [**RATING TABLE**](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**  · Adventure Parking Pass: Not Required · Hike Duration: ~ 4 to 5 hours · Difficulty Level: Level 2, intermediate · Pace: 2.0 or less MPH total average (Moderate) · Elevation Gain: up to 900+ ft · Distance: 3-5 miles · Trail type: out and back

1. Hot Springs trails
Hot Springs Canyon Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hot-springs-canyon-trail?

2. Goleta Monarch Butterflies Grove, then visiting the town for fun with culture and people.
www.californiabeaches.com
https://santabarbaraca.com/itinerary/10-must-try-santa-barbara-restaurants/
https://www.winecountry.com/blog/best-santa-barbara-wineries/

**Driving Directions**:

Santa Barbara: Goleta Monarch Butterflies Grove, then visiting the town for fun with culture and people.
www.californiabeaches.com
https://santabarbaraca.com/itinerary/10-must-try-santa-barbara-restaurants/
https://www.winecountry.com/blog/best-santa-barbara-wineries/

Past trip Dec 2011 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/5463882/86922122/

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**Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyotes, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike**

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