Officially opened in May 2012, the Santa Maria Valley Open Space is a network of public trails in a natural environment for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. It was created thanks to the hard work of a local grassroots effort and the generosity of many property owners. The trails loop for 6 miles through 306 acres of woodland habitat in the foothills south of Orcutt. Maps are posted online and at the trailheads; please observe the hazards, right of ways and courtesies posted. Remember to pack in and pack out; respecting our access to and the natural beauty of this area. Bring along plenty of water and be aware that poison oak, rattlesnakes and mountain lion are possible hazards.
Several species of flora and fauna are found here and occupy many different types of native and non-native habitat. One could easily spend the better part of a day exploring and discovering. This habitat cache is a short walk from the Stubblefield Road trailhead (follow waypoints below for easiest route). You are looking for a small cache with room for a few trades but you will need to BYOP and sign the log for credit! If you pull it just right it will open easily. Nothing has to be pried off or hammered or broken to open it. As always, please take care to keep the cache tightly sealed and replace exactly as found. Most of all: have fun!