Saturday Morning Trail Work at Baron Ranch

Join us this Saturday for trail maintenance at Baron Ranch. Winter storms damaged the trails and we will have multiple trail work days to improve the trail tread and beat back the invasive weeds along the pathway.

We will be working on the Arroyo Quemado Trail, clearing invasive mustard and thistle with electric weed whackers and removing debris along the trail. The weather forecast is for mostly cloudy skies and a high of 78°F, accompanied by northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.

We will begin at 8:45 AM, so please arrive early. All necessary tools will be provided, but note that we will hike for a half-mile before starting our work.

Here are some important details to remember:

• Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, and eye protection (sunglasses are acceptable).
• Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no sandals or shorts).
• Please be at the gate by 8:45 AM or earlier to sign waivers and attend a brief safety and tool talk.
• Don't forget your work gloves. If you don’t have any, we will have some available for use.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to be notified about other weekday volunteer projects, let us know by contacting us via our website: https://sbtrails.org/contact-us/

See you on the trail,
Mark Wilkinson
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RANCH HISTORY: http://goletahistory.com/the-baron-ranch-at-arroyo-quemada/

MAP: https://santabarbaratrails.org/maps/brt/baron-ranch-trail-map-2023.pdf

WILD AND SCENIC: Baron Ranch provides important breeding, nesting, and foraging areas for sensitive species and other wildlife present at the ranch, including bobcat, deer, black bear, coyote, mountain lion, rattlesnake, raccoon, migratory birds, frogs, turtles, and several species of raptors.

The project location is 20 minutes west of Goleta.

DIRECTIONS from the South:

Hwy 101 North, 2.4 miles past Refugio Road exit turn right at the road crossing onto Arroyo Quemada Ln., just past a yellow sign indicating “cross-traffic ahead,” before reaching Tajiguas Landfill. There is no northbound deceleration lane, so the turn-off must be anticipated.
Immediately turn left onto Calle Real and proceed approximately ¾ mile until the road reaches a white gate and a street sign that says “End.” Note that Google will not take you to the right place.

IMPORTANT: The trail is open seven days a week. NO DOGS ALLOWED.