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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Signs mark the beginning of the Overlook Trail from the western end of the park's parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
The path follows a wide, graded dirt track.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Views of a neighboring citrus orchard beneath the Santa Ynez mountain skyline along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
There are a couple short, steep grades along the trail, which has about 200' in total climbing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Toro Canyon Park Overlook Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Views of the Santa Ynez mountains from Toro Canyon Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Shady oaks stand near the canyon bottom and at lower points along the trail, however the trail becomes fully exposed to the sun and wind at its higher points.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
Shade gazebo at about the halfway point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/14/2025
The gazebo gives an opportunity to take in the views from above the park area.