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| | Quite far from Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta you find The Caracole, but backcountry backpacking it is wonderful excitement any time. There are plenty of backcountry trails in California; each one of them has something unique to offer. Going for a backcountry walk here in California is so much fun. California has plenty of great backcountry trails; The Caracole in Santa Barbara County is one of them. There are so many backpacking trails in this neighborhood. At The Caracole you don’t see much rainfall; February is the month that gets the most rain, and the |
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driest of the months is July. The Caracole is 6.2 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, The Caracole in Santa Barbara County, California is just what you need. Summertime highs at The Caracole commonly tend to be in the 90's,
| | and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 60's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for The Caracole tend to be in the 30's. Backpacking here in the Sierra Madre is a very perfect way to see these summits. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. The length of The Caracole is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious backpacking trail for experienced backcountry hikers in pleasant shape. You spend the | |
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whole backcountry walk in roughly the same elevation zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to backcountry trek it normally. This region does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current
fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The time needed for this trek is roughly 5.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This is a long great outdoors trail, so make sure you bring
plenty of supplies. The Caracole has a total elevation difference of 1,274 feet which is an average number. Outdoors folks generally like this part of California.
Briefly about the general area:
The friendly people of Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta like to hang out
nearby, and The Caracole is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Lower Alamar Campground is a glorious local campground.
If you want a glorious time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Sierra Madre. The Narrows is in the neighborhood of The Caracole and is a fine spot, and a wonderful place to camp here at The Caracole is Dutch Oven Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.6386, Longitude -119.9007
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1274 feet
Inn on Summer Hill, Summerland
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12 miles away
The Inn is nestled in the rolling foothills of Santa Barbara, in the charming seaside village of Summerland. Each day begins with a delicious gourmet breakfast in the dinning room. Specialty hors d-oe...
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Montecito Inn, Santa Barbara
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12 miles away
The Montecito Inn is a luxury boutique hotel nestled between the mountains and the sea in the heart of the lush residential coastal community of Montecito. Here you will find the highest quality, ser...
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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 The Caracole. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at The Caracole, Sierra Madre, Santa Barbara County, California
Local climate location: CACHUMA LAKE 15 miles away
      
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Coast Village Inn, Santa Barbara
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12 miles away
The Coast Village Inn is located in Santa Barbera, CA, nestled between the mountains and the sea in the heart of the lush coastal community of Montecito. Pristine beaches, unique shops and boutiques, ...
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Parkside Inn, Santa Barbara
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13 miles away
The Parkside Inn is owned and operated by the management of the Hotel Mar Monte. Guests may use facilities at the Hotel Mar Monte; outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, Bistro Eleven Eleve...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near The Caracole, Sierra Madre, Santa Barbara County, California
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| | Trails Near The Caracole:
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Alamar Hill Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 2 miles away, 12.8 hiking miles, 1805 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Alamar Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 1332 feet elevation difference |
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Roblar Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 4 miles away, 10.5 hiking miles, 2696 feet elevation difference |
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Alamar Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 4 miles away, 5.7 hiking miles, 3099 feet elevation difference |
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Pie Canyon Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1780 feet elevation difference |
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Agua Caliente Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 6 miles away, 17 hiking miles, 2537 feet elevation difference |
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Upper Mono Trail, Santa Barbara
County
, 6 miles away, 12.8 hiking miles, 2097 feet elevation difference |
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| | National Parks Near The Caracole:
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Channel Islands National Park, Ventura - CA
, 28 miles away |
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA
, 55 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near The Caracole:
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Inn on Summer Hill, Summerland
, 12 miles away |
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Montecito Inn, Santa Barbara
, 12 miles away |
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Coast Village Inn, Santa Barbara
, 12 miles away |
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Parkside Inn, Santa Barbara
, 13 miles away |
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Hotel Mar Monte, Santa Barbara
, 13 miles away |
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