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Jul 8, 2015 · To get to the trailhead: From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, take Route 154 north for ten miles. At the top of the mountain, turn right on East Camino Cielo and drive three miles east to a small turnout on the right opposite the gated dirt road on the left (the start of the trail).
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To drive to Knapp's Castle exit the U.S. 101 Freeway at Highway 154 and then turn east on Camino Cielo Road at the top of the Santa Ynez Mountains. After three miles (one mile past Painted Cave Road) you will see cars parked near a gate (on your left) which marks the start of the hike.
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About Knapp’s Castle. Tucked high up in the hills of Santa Barbara lays the skeletal foundation of what was once an elaborate “castle”. George Owen Knapp built the 160-acre home in 1915. Born in 1855 in Massachusetts, Knapp was a businessman and civil engineer by trade. He helped found Union Carbide Corporation and served as company ...
Knapp’s Castle is a very popular hike in the hills above Santa Barbara, both because it has fantastic views and because it is less than a mile round trip. As of 2020, the hike is on private property and it is no longer accessible to the public since it is being rebuilt.
Jan 21, 2021 · Distance. 0.8 miles. Route Type. Out-and-Back. Description. Added by Julie Cash. Length: 0.8 miles. Panoramic views of Santa Ynez Valley. Old ruins to explore. Close to wine country. One of the many hidden gems near Santa Barbara, Knapp's Castle is an abandoned home built in 1916 by George Knapp.
Explore in 3D. “ Hike this dirt path to the historic Knapp's Castle. John McKinney. © OpenMapTiles © OSM. 0.1. Miles. Point to Point. 2,944' High. 2,915' Low. 29' Up. 0' Down. 4% Avg Grade (2°) 5% Max Grade (3°) Toolbox. Save to Apple Watch. Plan in onX Backcountry. Driving directions. Download GPX File. Know This Trail? Upload a photo.
