Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Plenty of shade is available throughout most the trail system on Orcutt Hill.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
At the summit you will find incredible views of the eastern valley.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Some of the trails are narrow, so use caution when mountain biking or horseback riding.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
What a beautiful place for a rest!
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Tucked in the hills is an abandoned home with various other structures that have since turned into "urban art."
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
The trails through Orcutt Hill vary in difficulty, size, and maintenance; however, many of them are similar to this, making any activity an option.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Incredible views of the Santa Maria Valley.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Santa Maria is known for it's old oak trees, and Orcutt Hill does not disappoint!
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Velvet ants are actually wasps. This one is likely a female and can pack a nasty punch, so please leave them be.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Did someone say lunch?
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
The trails are canopied with oak.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Views such as this are found quickly and often on the Orcutt Hill trail system.
Loreah Winlow
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08/28/2018
Even in late summer you're likely to spot beautiful flora throughout the park.