Scenic Rattlesnake Canyon Trail & Creek to Flores Peak + Gibraltar Rock

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

The hiking & exploring adventure starts from Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, hiking and exploring through the forested and shaded canyon trail, then connects to Gibraltar Rd to get to Gibraltar Rock and Flores Peak.

On the return route, the last mile will be hiking and exploring in the Rattlesnake Canyon Creek, by a combination of hiking, boulder hopping or wading. Or taking the regular land trail back to the trailhead.

Fellow hikers & explorers that meet the criteria below by self assessment 🙂 for experience, skill, ability, personality, character, and mindset, are welcomed to join.

Trailhead: Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

Distance & Climb: up to 7 miles, 2500’ ascent

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

Experience & Skill: rocky & uneven terrain hiking, some scrambling, optional boulder hopping in the creek

Ability: assess & manage all risks effectively

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

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

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.