The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has worked to improve our local community for over fifty years.
What We Do
- We advocate for new trail access to wild and scenic destinations
- We protect trail access to the coastal, foothill, and forest habitats of Santa Barbara County
- We build and maintain safe and sustainable trails for all types of outdoor recreation
- We support public agencies with trail planning, construction, and maintenance services
- We collaborate with community organizations to enhance trail-based recreation for everyone
- We educate the community about issues impacting the Santa Barbara County trail network.
- We raise funds to construct and maintain trails through community outreach and philanthropic resources.
Mission Statement
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.