Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
Parking is located at the Greenwell Preserve building. The trail begins to the left of the small building.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
Near the Greenwell Preserve building, there are several small markers indicating the species of trees.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
The trail soon leaves level ground and begins to climb through oak lined single track.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
After emerging from the oaks, the single track path begins to switch back as it climbs increasingly higher on the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
Soon views over the Pacific open up.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
First views of Ortega Reservoir, for which the trail is named after.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
Reservoir Trail opening up to views over Summerland and the sea.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
The Santa Ynez mountains emerge in the background. Keep your eyes open for California Condors that can often be seen flying here.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
The dusty single track path is used by equestrians, mountain bikers and hikers, though there are rarely crowds on the trails.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
Ortega Reservoir hillside.
Shaun Hunter
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01/14/2025
A couple last bends lead into the neighborhood, where the trail comes to an abrupt end.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/14/2025
Turnaround point of the Reservoir Trail at the intersection with Hunt Drive.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/14/2025
The upper trailhead.