Scenic Flores Peak + Gibraltar Rock, via Rattlesnake Canyon Creek & Trail

Flores Peak, at 3340’ above sea level, is a beautiful hilltop with great views of the cities and ocean below. This is also one of Santa Barbara's most exciting places for hiking and exploring. There is rocky terrain and scrambling involved. You should get a great workout in beautiful nature.

We will start the hike from Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead, hiking and exploring through the creek for over a mile, then connect to the regular trail and Gibraltar Rd to get to Flores Peak. Rattlesnake Canyon Creek could be dried this time of the year, but is forested, cooler, and more scenic than other trails in the city.

Sample video of creek traverse through Rattlesnake Canyon Creek, check the link here:
https://youtu.be/LoLDlWM9H7o?si=12p4JES7Wd1dNWse

Sample video of Flores Peak, skip to 25:30:
https://youtu.be/L7_AhjeU87g?si=QsN68fE50l5O8voK

Time Frame: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Trailhead: Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

Distance & Elevation Change: up to 7 miles, 2500’ ascent

Bring: adequate hydration & food based on weather and individual need

Experience & Skill: rocky & uneven terrain hiking, some scrambling and basic rock climbing

Physical & Mental: healthy, fit & agile for hiking & exploring

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, ability to assess all risks effectively, self responsible & self accountable, intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, open-minded worldview