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Tunnel Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

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Best time to visit is Spring,if you go the extra mile ( literally ) you’ll find a bigger waterfall and rock pool. Made a video with all the details on my YouTube channel @lopezexplora I’ll post some clips
Kaui DeMarzo
at 2023 Aug 11
Kaui DeMarzo
at 2023 Aug 11
Medium rigorous very much in the Sun up hill hike first on firmly packed dirt, then on a decent single-track trail, and then pretty unmaintained bushwhacking trail up to the top. Two stasr off for tough and limited parking (with difficult turn around option), poor trail maintenance and signage. But I would gladly do this hike again if I was in the area.
Elizabeth Ann Rose
at 2021 Dec 27
Elizabeth Ann Rose
at 2021 Dec 27
After rain during winter it's absolutely gorgeous!!!! Rushing waterfalls, way more than 7!!!! If you make it all the way up there's a larger one. Kind of busy. There is a trail that goes around the river or enough rocks to hop straight up the river (way more fun imo). Definitely dangerous and there was some rock climbing involved but tons of fun!!!! Highly recommend and will be going back until it all dries up again. We went during the summer after rain and there was no water at all, keep that in mind.
Patty
at 2021 Feb 15
Patty
at 2021 Feb 15
Fairly easy to moderate hike if you begin immediately to the right as soon as you see the creeks at entrance. You can either go up the creek or follow a tiny trail alongside it. Not much water but the sight is beautiful. You can then go up the steep climb using a rope for other interesting trails to the top. Your shoes need to be hiking for better support. If you take the other main trail closest to the creek there’s the steep climb down to the falls, I believe could be dangerous and higher risk for slipping. Know your limitations as your safety should always be top priority. Be careful with poison oak as well
Tiphlizs VP
at 2020 Jul 20
Tiphlizs VP
at 2020 Jul 20
Beautiful joint.. This time of year it was dry.. Just water puddles!! I say it’s intermediate to advanced hiking.. lots of incline walking.. Also parking is street parking.. As for now the main entrance is close and probably has been for sometime since the roads were pretty rocky and beaten..: So street parking is at the fork of the road. If u gotta use the bathroom there is portable near by so when you come u will pass it on ur passenger side.. take advantage of it when y see it lol..
Robert
at 2020 Apr 23
Robert
at 2020 Apr 23
One of the best hikes I've had. Mission Creek is energizing and beautiful. If you have it in you follow the creek upwards and you will come across more waterfalls. I started at Inspiration Point Trailhead and followed Mission Creek upwards. Sometimes you have to go around the creek because of the lack of access. I would grade the hike moderate to challenging.
Mimi Wahinee
at 2019 Jun 05
Mimi Wahinee
at 2019 Jun 05
The hike is fairly easy for a any hiker. There wasn’t much water so there wasn’t any water falls but still worth going. To get to the falls, if you’re going during a fairly dry season, I suggest walking through the creek. It’ll require some climbing over boulders but nothing difficult. It’s such an amazing hike from below as opposed to the top trail. It’s the way less taken. So you can enjoy a nice quiet walk in nature.

Once you get to the “pool” you can climb on one of those rocks to get a different vantage point and see the other “pools”. I was there by myself and it was amazing.

To get back, I suggest going up the path (where the trail would take you down). There’s a rope that you can use to get on the top trail. Then hike the trail down. It goes down from there, so that should make it easier.

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