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Tequepis Trail - Los Padres National Forest
Trail Distance 3.91 Miles
Tequepis is the name of an Indian village located at the north of the canyon and the Santa Ynez River. The site of the village is now covered by Lake Cachuma. The canyon descends from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south shore of Lake Cachuma. In the early days, the Step family filed several homesteads further up the canyon on which the Knight family had filed. Later, Camp Drake Boy Scout Camp was established. Later the Scouts moved down the canyon and the old camp became Camp Cielo. The Tequepis Trail 29W06 climbs steeply by way of several switch backs to reach West Camino Cielo road just east of Broadcast Peak. Years ago the south part was known as the Gato Trail and extended all the way to the ocean. This part of the trail is no longer maintained or in use as it crosses private property.
Trail Details
- Trail #: 29W06
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
- Trail-head Latitude: 34.52682412498862
- Trail-head Longitude: -119.9501895904541
- Water Sources: Water is only available seasonally in creek
- Trail Condition: Good - Trail is easy to follow and is in good shape
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Activities & Features: - Day Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Panoramic Views
- Wildlife Viewing
Trail Stats
- Total Elevation Gain: + 2493 feet.
- Total Elevation Loss: - 243 feet.
- Overall Average Slope Gain: + 7 %.
- Overall Average Slope Loss: - 14 %.
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Survey Photos:
Valerie Norton - 02-10-2014
Valerie Norton - 02-10-2014
Valerie Norton - 02-10-2014
Valerie Norton - 02-10-2014
Valerie Norton - 02-10-2014
Anonymous Surveyor - 06-08-2020
Los Padres Forest Association - 02-12-2021
Los Padres Forest Association - 02-12-2021
Emily Maynard - 01-01-2022
Emily Maynard - 01-01-2022
Steve Miley - 09-22-2024
Steve Miley - 09-22-2024
Submitted Trail Reports
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Tequepis Trail Survey - 09-22-2024 - by Steve MileyLink: Tequepis Trail Date: 09-22-2024 Surveyor Name: Steve Miley Trail description: There has been quite a bit of trail maintenance, the trail is in great shape with no brush squeezing you in on the trail. Creek crossings during the first mile, the 2nd mile is probably the steepest. At the top, there is an amazing oak tree offering shade and a view over Lake Cachuma. This hike goes up the mountain, pretty impressive. we saw 2 mountain bikers, 2 runners, and a few groups of hikers. exposed trail in the later afternoon, though some sections with shade. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow Images:
example of trail width, brush cut back.
Lake Cachuma view - Tequepis Trail Survey - 06-10-2023 - by Mielikki
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 06-10-2023 Surveyor Name: Mielikki Trail description: Trail is in excellent shape (thanks to those who must have worked on it recently). Creek crossings easy, but water is still flowing rapidly. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 12-26-2022 - by Katy Ayer
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 12-26-2022 Surveyor Name: Katy Ayer Trail description: Just a beautiful hike. Trail well maintained. Once we reached the ridge road, we took the steep scramble up to the radio tower and then walked the c. 3/4 mile along the road back to the trail junction. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 01-01-2022 - by Emily Maynard
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 01-01-2022 Surveyor Name: Emily Maynard Trail description: Trail is well maintained but with some recent downed trees in some areas, easy to walk under or around. Creek is full of water with recent rains. Always a satisfying hike. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow Images:
View of Lake Cachuma and Santa Ynez river valley
Playing around a madrone tree - Tequepis Trail Survey - 02-12-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 02-12-2021 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Trail description: LPFA Trail Crew cleared 4-5 downed trees along the top of Tequepis in the madrone zone. Happy to help! Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work Images: - Tequepis Trail Survey - 12-31-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 12-31-2020 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: Trail in excellent condition. Not too crowded - encountered 5 groups in 6 hours. Magnificent views at top. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 06-08-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 06-08-2020 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow Images:
Typical condition of trail, viewing north from mid-section of Tequepis trail toward Lake Cachuma - Tequepis Trail Survey - 05-20-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 05-20-2018 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Trail description: The Tequepis trail burned in the 2017 Whittier Fire and was closed from July 2017 - Spring 2018. The trail was just recently reopened with access available once again from both the West Camino Cielo trailhead as well as the Cirlcle V trailhead. SBMTV hosted a volunteer project on May 20 and cleared / reestablished most of the trail. It is back in good shape for riding or hiking.There is one tree remaining across the trail near the bottom.Mode of transport: Bicycle Trail condition: Needs some work - Tequepis Trail Survey - 06-08-2017 - by Jim Young
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 06-08-2017 Surveyor Name: Jim Young Trail description: Broadcast Peak and Santa Ynez Peak via Tequepis trail. 12.2 mi. total included ~0.5 mi. wandering around at trail head. Total time was 4 hrs, 45 min. Total elevation gain (as reported by GPS) was 3400'. Vertical gain was 3120'. Parked at small "Los Padres" designated are just below Circle V camp gate. Weather started as typical June overcast, but cleared to become quite warm. Trail was shady and cool for ~1.5 mi, then breaks out into chaparral with great  open views of Lake Cachuma and the back country. At the crest,  I scrambled up  the motorcycle hill climb track to Broadcast Peak. Footing was sketchy due to steepness with no switchbacks and loose dirt and rocks . Continued West on Camino Cielo road to another OHV trail on the ridge leading up to Santa Ynez Peak. Had lunch sitting under all the antenna equipment. Returned to Tequepis trail via Camino Cielo.ÂOn the descent, encountered about 25 young hikers on their way up. There's very little shade on the trail, so bring lots of sun protection and water. I expected to be disappointed about using Camino Cielo to complete the hike, but saw no one on the road. I was probably fortunate because it was a weekday. Views of Gaviota Coast are spectacular and worth the hike or drive.PS-This is my first trip report, so feedback is appreciated. Mistakenly put into Santa Ynez Peak as camp survey, twice :-( )Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 10-15-2016 - by Matt Grant
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 10-15-2016 Surveyor Name: Matt Grant Trail description: Well maintained and traveled trail. No water in creeks however small day hike. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 01-30-2015 - by Mark Cooper
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 01-30-2015 Surveyor Name: Mark Cooper Trail description: The trail is in beautiful condition. Â Thanks to the volunteers who made it happen! Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Tequepis Trail Survey - 02-10-2014 - by Valerie Norton
Link: Tequepis Trail Date: 02-10-2014 Surveyor Name: Valerie Norton Trail description: Unique vegetation and exquisite lake views combine to make this a special trail. It can be accessed from the bottom through a private camp (park in the lot outside the gate and just keep to the right of way) or from the top by W. Camino Cielo (technically a 4WD road here, little parking and poorly signed). I hiked it from the bottom, stopped by the little waterfall on the way, and grabbed Santa Ynez and Broadcast peaks at the top. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow People Seen: 2 Images:
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