Join us in our campaign to complete six miles of the California Coastal Trail on the Gaviota Coast. We are collaborating with government agencies and NGOs to develop trail segments situated on California state-owned property, including key regional connections such as the Bill Wallace Trail to Los Padres National Forest Project...
2025 Project Update The lower trail was completed in 2013, and the upper trail opened in 2017. The lower trail burned in the Thomas fire and was rebuilt. The Franklin […]
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2025 Project Update Midland School Trails burned in the summer of 2024 during the Lake Fire. In the spring of 2025, the Trails Council began repairing the trails after the […]
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On October 8th, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will review the Draft Environmental Justice (EJ) Element. This planning effort is an important step toward addressing inequities in access to […]
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Trails Council’s Top Trail Picks Looking for fun outdoor activities in Santa Barbara? Whether you’re craving ocean views, shaded creekside walks, or a good workout with a big payoff, these […]
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The three California State Parks on the Gaviota Coast (Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach, and El Capitán State Beach) are undergoing a multi-year General Plan Update that will shape […]
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What is the 9-Trails Runners Challenge? The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 9 Trails Runners Challenge! Beginning on April 1st, we challenge you to jog […]
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" Look deep into nature
and you will understand
everything better."
— Albert Einstein
Join us for the Santa Barbara County Trails Council Board Meeting to learn more about our ongoing projects, trail initiatives, and ways you can get involved in supporting local trail […]
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Join us for the Santa Barbara County Trails Council Board Meeting to learn more about our ongoing projects, trail initiatives, and ways you can get involved in supporting local trail […]
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The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 2026 edition of the 5 Peaks Challenge! Beginning in February, we challenge you to hike five peaks locally in […]
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Join us for the Santa Barbara County Trails Council Board Meeting to learn more about our ongoing projects, trail initiatives, and ways you can get involved in supporting local trail […]
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