Perigee Full Moon & Sunset Hike: Santa Barbara Rock Garden & Maze

Wednesday, Nov 5, the moon will be closest to the earth, giving a larger appearance. However, the current weather forecast is partly cloudy in Santa Barbara. By hiking to 3700’ altitude at the Rock Garden & Maze, a beautiful boulder field on the Santa Ynez Mountains, there is a high possibility to avoid the marine layer and cloudy conditions, for some stunning sun setting and moonrise views. Along with Arlington & Cathedral Peaks, the Rock Garden & Maze are my favorite hiking and boulder climbing locations in Santa Barbara. These are some of the most scenic places anywhere for hiking and boulder climbing, with great views overseeing the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria.

Trailhead: Rock Garden Trailhead, off Gibraltar Rd

Distance & Climb: up to 4 miles, 1500’

Experience & Skill: uneven terrain hiking, boulder climbing

Ability: assess and manage risks effectively

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, headlamp & windbreaker/ down jacket for potential cold windy conditions and night descent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for hiking, boulder climbing & 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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