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Arroyo Hondo Preserve
updated: May 13, 2012, 1:04 PM
By Arroyo Hondo Volunteers
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County purchased Rancho Arroyo Hondo on the
Gaviota Coast in order to preserve the spectacular canyon and its incredible
natural resources for generations to come. Arroyo Hondo Preserve, open for the
benefit of the community, is a wonderful place to explore at all times of year.
The Preserve has very diverse flora and fauna, interesting geology, spectacular
landforms, and wonderful ocean views. Arroyo Hondo is also rich in history. It
was once the site of a Chumash village; it has a well-preserved adobe, and was,
at one time, a stagecoach stop. Miles of trails reveal beautiful and dramatic
landscape as you wind along the lovely creek and through areas of grassland, oak
woodland, and chaparral. Plan to spend a day at the Preserve and sign up for a
guided tour or hike on your own. After your hike, spend time at the creek-side
picnic area, a wonderful place for lunch.
The Preserve is open for public exploration on the first and third full weekend
each month. On each open weekend, guided hikes are offered from 10:00 a.m. until
noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also hike on their own on these
days. For both guided and self-guided hikes, reservations are required. Please
make your reservation with the Arroyo Hondo Preserve Managers at
arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org or by calling (805) 567-1115. Hikes are free of
charge, however donations to help support Arroyo Hondo Preserve and the work of
the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County are gratefully accepted.
Our knowledgeable docents lead guided hikes for groups and present special
school programs by appointment on Monday and Wednesday mornings and on certain
weekend days.
Consider becoming a volunteer at the preserve. Volunteers carry out habitat
restoration and trail maintenance projects. Docents lead hikes and school
programs, and there are also opportunities to help with special events. To join
our volunteer team, please e-mail the Volunteer Coordinator at
volunteer@sblandtrust.org
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2012 Guided Weekend Hikes from 10:00 a.m. - noon are as follows:
Saturday, May 19th
Sunday, May 20th
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