The Gaviota Coast is a natural jewel — internationally renowned for its beauty, biodiversity, and unspoiled character. But for many, it remains something to admire from a distance rather than truly experience.
That’s where the Bill Wallace Trail comes in.
This long-envisioned trail would connect El Capitán State Beach to the historic Gato Canyon Trail and Los Padres National Forest, creating a rare public route from the coastline into the wild backcountry. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to open up one of California’s most extraordinary landscapes to hikers, families, and everyday residents — not just expert adventurers or those with private access…