Discover the Trails Council
The Trails Council was established in 1967 with the mission of protecting, enhancing, and sustaining our county's network of trails. From the outset, the organization has focused on creating opportunities for all trail users to access local recreational resources. Over the years, we have supported the expansion of the county's open space and trail infrastructure, continually improving access to outdoor recreation.
To achieve our goals, we provide guidance and effective management for trail planning, construction, and maintenance projects in collaboration with local, state, and federal government agencies. We also maintain a year-round recreational hiking program, a volunteer-supported trail maintenance program, and a countywide health and fitness initiative in partnership with members of the healthcare and recreation community.
The Trails Council takes pride in the measurable improvements we have made to our community. With a blend of tenacity, collaboration, persistence, and patience, our volunteers sustain the organization and fulfill our mission. We are proud of our decades of stewardship over this community resource, which we are committed to sustaining and enhancing for future generations to enjoy.
Our strength lies in our ability to unite people and organizations to achieve goals that will outlast us. Ultimately, our success is measured by the number of individuals who utilize our community’s trail system, reaping the numerous health and well-being benefits that come with an outdoor lifestyle.
Mission
The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has worked to improve our Santa Barbara County community for over fifty years.
Our mission is to protect public trail access, build and maintain safe and
sustainable trails, and promote public engagement in land stewardship and
trail use for all types of outdoor recreation.
Supporting Trails
Do you love the outdoors? Would you like to give back to your community? Consider joining our volunteer trail maintenance team to help keep our beautiful trails in great shape!
If you’re too busy to volunteer, consider donating to the Trails Council. The Trails Council supports trail maintenance projects and advocates for the development of new trails.