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...
2026 Project Update Heavy rain hit the Gaviota Coast and nearby mountains over three days, ending at midnight on January 5th. In the mountains above Baron Ranch trails, more than […]
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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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Strengthening Our Community Through Parks, Trails, and Open Space Conservation in Santa Barbara County is a powerful economic driver, extending well beyond environmental protection. A 2025 report published by The […]
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Holiday greetings to all, As we look ahead, one thing is clear. The future of trail access in Santa Barbara County is being shaped right now, often quietly, long […]
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Experience one of California’s most breathtaking trail running events, the Island View Endurance Run, hosted by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council. Challenge yourself on the stunning Gaviota Coast and […]
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On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the County’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Element, an important step toward more equitable and inclusive land-use planning. The […]
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" Look deep into nature
and you will understand
everything better."
— Albert Einstein
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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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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