Gaviota Wind Caves Trailhead — Attraction in Lompoc

Fun hiking trail near Gaviota State Beach. The hike is an out and back trail that is 2.4 miles from the trail head to the peak and back. The hike starts along a paved trail, then heads up on a dirt path. The first part is pretty steep, the it levels out a bit. Certain parts of the trail are overgrown and there are plants of loose rocks along the way. The last portion of the hike up the hole in the wall is very steep and can be somewhat what slippery. Amazing view up top and interesting caves and...

Start out with paved road dirt road upwards with some spiky flowers rocky road with high inclines some steep road that requires climbing with bare hands. No shade. 2 hr for...

Nice cool afternoon walk at the Gaviota Pass gateway. Beautiful geology. Only walked to the bottom of trail to where the wind caves trail starts to climb, then...