Dan McCaslin: Gaviota Peak and Backside Caves a High Point for Hikers
Enchanting vistas loom all around on the 7-mile round-trip trek up the ocean-facing Trespass Trail, about a 35-minute drive from Santa Barbara
Looking down the south coast from Gaviota Peak. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)
Toyon berries along the Trespass Trail. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)
A sign points to the hot springs and Trespass Trail. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)
The Trespass Trail begins as this fire road. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)
Boulders of the gods along the Trespass Trail. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)
A cave along the Trespass Trail. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo)