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| | There are so many delightful backpacking and hiking trails for backcountry hiking in California; one of them being Ranger Peak Trail in Santa Barbara County. Put on your backpacking shoes, and hit the trail, Ranger Peak Trail in Santa Barbara County, California is a really fine place to spend some time. Pretty far from Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta you find Ranger Peak Trail, but it is a really fine trail. This hike shouldn't take more than 7 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is one of many wilderness hiking |
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trails in the surrounding area. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Ranger Peak Trail is a mid-length wilderness trail having an average number of uphill
| | miles which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a glorious challenge. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. At Ranger Peak Trail you don’t see much precipitation; | |
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February is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is July. Being 7.6 miles long it's a mid length walk. Backcountry hiking here in the Sierra Madre is the best way to enjoy these summits. California is a glorious place for backcountry walkers. Backcountry backpacking
here in California is a tremendous way to spend some time. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking and hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Every single California backpacking and hiking trail is beautiful in its own way. All through the warm months highs
here at Ranger Peak Trail get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 60's with temperatures at Ranger Peak Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. This wilderness trail has a total elevation
difference of 2,190 feet which is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
A trip to Chicken Springs will fill your spirit with great feelings, and you're sure to stumble upon some cheerful people from Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta here. Yep, outdoors exciting
things to do are really abundant here at Ranger Peak Trail.
Take a side visit to East Fork Fish Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay Davy Brown Campground is a great location to camp. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Soldiers Home Spring; why not camp
at Lost Valley Campground while you're here at Ranger Peak Trail. Having a great time in the Sierra Madre is uncomplicated. The trees of East Pinery are a pleasant source of shade on hot summer days, and close by you discover perfect locations like Lion Canyon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.6813, Longitude -119.9183
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.7204, Longitude -119.9555
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2190 feet
Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos
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13 miles away
Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn and Spa is a AAA Four Diamond Inn located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country. All guest rooms feature pillow top mattresses with down comforters and pillows....
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El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara
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15 miles away
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains lies El Capitan Ranch, an incredible beach side canyon resort located 15 minutes North of downtown Santa Barbara. Built in 2001, El Capit...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, California, the metro area neareast to Ranger Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Ranger Peak Trail, Sierra Madre, Santa Barbara County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Ranger Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Ranger Peak Trail:
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Potrero Canyon Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 5 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2012 feet elevation difference |
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Hurricane Deck Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 7 miles away, 36.2 hiking miles, 3358 feet elevation difference |
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Rattlesnake Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 10 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 207 feet elevation difference |
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Manzana Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 10 miles away, 18.6 hiking miles, 3096 feet elevation difference |
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Gato Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 11 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3037 feet elevation difference |
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Santa Cruz Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 12 miles away, 9.9 hiking miles, 2660 feet elevation difference |
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Jackson Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 13 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3327 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Ranger Peak Trail:
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Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos
, 13 miles away |
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El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara
, 15 miles away |
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Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge-Best Value Inn, Solvang
, 15 miles away |
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Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara
, 15 miles away |
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Royal Scandinavian Inn, Solvang
, 15 miles away |
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15 miles away
