Aniso Trail

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Aniso Trail

The trail is actually a undulating paved bike path that follows the scenic Gaviota Coast line for the 2.5 mile stretch between El Capitan beach and Refugio beach. A segment of the trail is technically closed due to storm damage. Trail can be accessed from either of the State Beaches. Fees for day passes apply to those who park at the the State Beaches.

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Article by James Wapotich at Songs of the Wilderness
Address: 2 El Capitan State Beach Rd, Goleta, CA
Gaviota
Gaviota Coast
93117
United States
Amenities: Restrooms, beach access, parking
Trail Rating: Easy
Trail Distance: 2.5 Miles one way
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Shade: None
Obstacles: Part of the trail is falling into the ocean
Restrictions: No dogs
Trail Surface: Paved
Regional Trail Segment: Part of the California Coastal Trail and the Anza National Historic Trail
Access Mode: Car
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Aniso Trail

What To Expect: The Aniso Trail is a 2.5 mile long paved bike-way between El Capitan State Beach and Refugio State Beach. A segment of the trail is technically closed due to storm damage.
Trail Rating: Easy
Trail Distance: 2.5 Miles one way

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Arroyo Hondo Historic Adobe

What To Expect: The adobe at Arroyo Hondo, and a small orchard planted by the padres at the Santa Ines Mission are still present at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve which is now owned and managed by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.

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Arroyo Hondo Preserve

What To Expect: Miles of trails reveal a beautiful and dramatic landscape as you wind along the lovely creek and through areas of grassland, oak woodland, and chaparral. Arroyo Hondo was once the site of a Chumash village and it has a well-preserved adobe.

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Arroyo Hondo Vista Point

What To Expect: Check out the seven interpretive panels covering the history of the Gaviota Coast on display at this easy- off, easy-on turnout along southbound Hwy 101. Stretch your legs and walk across an old section of Hwy 1 that bridged Arroyo Hondo Canyon.

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Baron Ranch Trail

What To Expect: From the ranch gate the trail follows the main road turning inland and heading up into Quemado Canyon. At about the 2.5 mile mark the trail branches forming a loop up into the mountains.
Trail Rating: Easy at the beginning, but steep in places as you head into the mountains.
Trail Distance: Six miles out and back.

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