Tag Archives: San Rafael Wilderness

The Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

“Most of these places, however, were not marked as special on my map. But they became special by personal acquaintance. … I remembered what Ishmael had said in Moby-Dick about the island of Kokovoko: ‘It is not down in any … Continue reading →

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Coldwater Camp, San Rafael Wilderness

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Coldwater Camp lies in a meadow under a large oak tree along Lower Manzana Creek Trail, and is rimmed by hills. A detailed profile of the camp can be seen at Hike Los Padres – Coldwater Camp. The camp was presumably … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake Falls, San Rafael Wilderness

Posted on March 18, 2015 by

DavidStillman.com standing beside Rattlesnake Falls deep in the Santa Barbara backcountry on a recent backpacking trip, the creek a tributary of the Wild and Scenic Sisquoc River.

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Eddy Fields’ Initials, Manzana Creek (Circa 1900)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by

Blue skies and golden grass along lower Manzana Creek Trail at the Pratt homestead site. “The Pratts homesteaded just below Cold Spring on Manzana Creek. They had a stepson by the name of Eddy Fields. At the site of the … Continue reading →

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Lost Valley, Hurricane Deck, Potrero Cyn 20 Mile Day Hike

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

Hurricane Deck, the prominent ridge defining the skyline. There is no trace of water on Hurricane Deck, no trees and no campgrounds. It’s a 20 mile long ridgeline with south facing cliffs and steep grassy slopes on one side and … Continue reading →

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