Hike Log

Gaviota Peak was a beast!

Central Coast Gaviota Peak

Lynda February 22, 2026

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Trailhead Gaviota Parking Lot off the 101

Type of hike Day hike

Trail conditions Minor obstacles posing few problems

Road Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs Bugs were not too bad

Snow Snow free

Link https://www.strava.com/activities/17488212148

Also on this hike

Wildflowers blooming

Hiked with a group

Beautiful day with my friend Kim and the SB County Hikers on one of their 5 peak challenge hikes. After an uphill fire road to a single track trail we came to the challenging steep climb over big boulders up a dry creek. On the way up we got a great view of the Gaviota coastline and the Channel Islands, as we continued along the Trespass and Tunnel View trails.

Very little shade, especially once you hit the steep climb. Bring plenty of water!

Once we reached the summit, we were thankful the group took the fire road route back down (the fire road up is easier and thus more frequented, but not nearly as scenic.)

I would rate this hike as strenuous.