Great hike! Its moderatorately difficult. The best part was coming across the creek in different parts of the trail. At the upper part of the trail there are boulders along the creek and those were fun to climb over.

A great park and hiking area with some amazing trails up the canyon which follows a creek in the canyon. Even in early September there was plenty of water flowing and a few small waterfalls and sights to see. The scenery is awesome and I highly recommend this park and trail if in or near Santa Barbara and want to go hiking. The trail isnt to difficult but will get more challenging at the end of the canyon as the trail ascends the mountains. Highly recommend.

Rattlesnake Canyon stretches from Skofield park into the Santa Ynez mountains. Its name comes from its serpentine shape and curves, not rattlesnake occupation.The native Chumash people helped dig the channel and build the flumes. In 1808, to build a more permanent structure, dams were built by Mexican artisans on Mission Creek and in Rattlesnake Canyon. Only remnants of the dam still exist, and the reservoir has been filled with sediment from the creek.

Great trail close to Santa Barbara with lots of variety: open space, canyon, creek, pines, along with views of the Pacific and the city.

Always amazing to grab a rope and slide down the side of a mountain with some friends. Its a short drive from town and full of splendor and smiles

Beautiful trails and the river that runs through is awesome.. jf you can find the waterfall, breathtaking.

My favorite starting point to hike. 2.3miles(one way) from trailhead to Gibraltar road and one EXCELLENT view! Starts following a stream in the canyon and rises out into the mtns. Terrain is single track, varied surface with fairly constant gradient. Motsly shade. Can use connecting trails to get to Tunnel trail and East Camino Cielo road (6miles one way). Large Cats are in this area (have seen a few over the years - no issues), take proper precautions.

Great hike for everyone. Go early. Go often. Take your snoop doggy dog.

Moderate hike, but beautiful with the stream flowing steadily thanks to all of the rain this year.

This place is fabulous! It seems like walking amongst the Alps, the mist, the stream, the water, just mesmerizing. Mother Nature is grand! We MUST preotect and conserve places like this.

The view of the city and ocean from Gibraltar Rd is totally worth the effort!

Driving up Mountain Drive or Gibraltar Road on a day when you can see the islands is something everyone should do at least once. Being able to see the ocean on the other side of Santa Cruz is really something! And being able to see the sun reflecting off of the ocean near Santa Rosa is likewise beautiful.

This is a peaceful trail with lots of water and gorgeous views. unfortunately I didnt see a rattlesnake but I hope to next time!

No snakes, but a tarantula.

Nice walk up the canyon

I love this place for do hiking.

Very average hike. Bushy and not a lot of shade.

Loved the trail

I really like this one

Definitely some of the best hiking in the area. You can take the trails up and turn around whenever is convenient (there are great views along the way that make it easy to hit a good turn around spot) or you can keep following them up until they connect with the Inspiration Point or Tunnel trails. Easy parking and a broad array of difficulty make it a great place to hike for just about anyone.

Lovely hike, not too challenging and great for stroll with all levels

Its a challenging hike, with beautiful views of the Pacific, Channel Islands, and the Central Coast if you get high enough. Please be sure to bring water, and watch your footing. The trails have lots of big rocks, and twisting an ankle is a realistic problem to look out for. Also, there are snakes during the warm season, and poison oak. Just be careful.Wear shoes with good tread, please!

Great trail, good parking at Skofield Park.

Lots of doggos. A+.

I heard that the internet is saying this is. 3+... It is a 4+!! And it is gorgeous!!

Nice trail, in the morning often folk, so you can not see the.coast

Beautiful hike...lots of people and dogs this morning

Nice hike. Extremely overgrown best to wear log trousers to be safe

Highly recommend mid day hikes

Green and cool and blooming this time of year.

Awesome views of SB and Goleta

Great place for hiking.

Parked on the side of the road after passing the sign for the park. Hiked for an hour or so with two boys checking out lizards and exploring. Not too steep (we didnt go very far), but my 5 year old did fall on his butt once going down an incline. Its pretty cool and under the tunnel a lot of people leave handprints and messages.Its not exactly what youd expect in a park. No playground, water fountain, or bathroom. Just trails.

Great place to hike...lots of water in the creeks!

Very nice hiking trails with few waterfalls and views of the areas

Local favorite for hiking close to Santa Barbara. Mostly shady trail up to the meadow or even if you chose to continue up to Gibraltar Road. The shade makes it great for warm summer days.

Always great hiking for all different types of abilities. Stream is babbling in the spring.

Great hike!

Good trail in the country side near Santa Barbara.

If you are looking for a nice hike take this trail also you will allways find a parking space

Love this hike, even more fun to walk up the creek and swim in the water after rain

Nice, pretty creekside trails

Watch out for actual rattlesnakes! Only saw one.

Beautiful trail

Great trail when stream running -- may get your feet wet! See rattlesnakes on many other trails in SB, but not this one....

Cool

There is a creek running through it.When the water is rushing it is the most sublime place imaginable.

Lovely trail, great views, short hike yet good to pump up your heart.

Gorgeous canyon trail with year round water and steep climbs

Difficult to access.no parking

We enjoyed it! It was a great trail.Joe Bral

Great view point

Great hiking trails

Been going there for years, great trail.

Rugged but interesting hike.

Awesome hike for a good view.

Favorite trail running spot in sb!

Beautiful place to hike

Beautiful

Beautiful

Beautifull place

A must see

Picture perfect panoramic views

Awesome place for a bike race

I like.