Las Cruces Trail Head
Las Cruces Fire Road Trail
The trail system here begins on the Las Cruces Fire Road Trail. If you follow the road uphill it will connect to the Hollister Ridge Fire Road Trail. You can also access the Yucca and Ortega trails at the lower end of this road.
NEARBY TRAILS →
Yucca Trail
Yucca Trail connector to Hollister Fire Road Trail begins 1/10 mile from Las Cruces Trail Head. This 1 mile trail climbs a ridge with spectacular views over looking Gaviota State Park to the south and the Las Cruces school to the north.
Ortega Trail
Ortega Trail begins 1/10 mile from the Las Cruces Trail Head. Follow this wooded trail to connect to the Underpass Trail or continue to the Overlook Fire Road Trail.
Underpass Trail
As the name implies, the Underpass Trail allows you to pass under Highway 101 to access the trail system on the east side of Gaviota State Park.
Hollister Ridge Fire Road Trail
Follow the Yucca Trail or the Las Cruces Fire Road Trail to the Hollister Ridge to enjoy scenic views of the Hollister Ranch to the west and Gaviota State Park to the east.
Overlook Fire Road Trail
Overlook Fire Road Trail begins 6/10 mile from Las Cruces Trail Head. This road connects the Ortega Trail and the Hollister Ridge Fire Road Trail. As you reach the upper junction you can also access the Overlook point high above Highway 101 and the Gaviota Pass, or connect to the Beach to Backcountry Trail and hike over to the Gaviota Wind Caves and Gaviota Beach.
Woodland Trail
Woodland Trail begins 8/10 mile from Las Cruces Trail Head. This trail traverses an oak woodland connecting the Hollister Fire Road Trail with the Overlook Fire Road Trail for a nice intermediate loop hike.
LEARN MORE →
Gaviota State Park Brochure and map (PDF)
Article by Seth Smigelski about 6.5 mile loop hike to Gaviota Pass Overlook at Hikespeak.com
OTHER PARK TRAIL HEADS →
Beach to Back Country Trail: Enter west of the park’s southern entrance
Gaviota Peak Trail: Enter on the north side of the park and east of Hwy 101
