You Can Do It
Take on the 5-Peaks Challenge for 2026 and explore Santa Barbara’s most stunning trails! From February 1st to May 1st, challenge yourself to summit iconic local peaks while connecting with nature and pushing your personal limits!
To complete the challenge:
- Hike 5 of the 11 listed peaks
- Submit proof of your climbs!
How to submit (choose any of these options)
- Post your summit photos on Instagram or Facebook with peak names and hashtags #SB5Peaks and #SantaBarbaraTrails
- Join the Strava club at https://www.strava.com/clubs/5-Peaks-Challenge and log your hikes.
- Submit photos directly through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zvM2byocKFg9xgy86
- Email photo to explore@santabarbaratrails.org
Participants who complete the challenge will receive a certificate, a commemorative sticker, and a chance to win prizes! Winners will be announced at the Trails & Ales celebration in early May!
Included Peaks: Arlington Peak, Cachuma Mountain, Cathedral Peak, Flores Peak, Gaviota Peak, La Cumbre Peak, Little Pine Mountain, Montecito Peak, Ranger Peak, White Mountain, and Barger Peak.
Are you ready to take on the 5-Peaks Challenge? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/8xKqyzMA5GQCQym39
#SB5Peaks #SantaBarbaraTrails #HikeSantaBarbara #PeakChallenge #GetOutside
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