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 take in sweeping island and ocean views as you run through the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Ynez Mountains. Choose your adventure: 📅 December […]
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 access. We’ll cover current programs, upcoming events, and community partnerships—the agenda will be posted online ahead of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
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 Santa Barbara County to promote individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun. The challenge will run until Friday, May 1st, 2026. To learn […]
Join the Santa Barbara County Trails Council for a five-mile Living Heritage Trail hike from Rincon Beach County Park to Santa Claus Lane on February 22, 2026. Walk in the footsteps of history along ancient Chumash trading routes later traveled by the Anza expedition. In 1775–1776, Juan Bautista de Anza led 240 migrants north toward […]
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 access. We’ll cover current programs, upcoming events, and community partnerships—the agenda will be posted online ahead of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Healthy People Healthy Trails Month raises awareness, fosters education, promotes collaboration, and increases outdoor activity by encouraging exploration of amazing places, discovery of history and culture, and the growing movement of healthcare providers referring patients to venture outside to improve their health and well-being.
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 access. We’ll cover current programs, upcoming events, and community partnerships—the agenda will be posted online ahead of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
The 5-Peaks Challenge has officially concluded, and it’s time to celebrate! You’re invited to Trails, Tales, & Ales, where we look forward to honoring over 70 challenge finishers! Whether you’ve bagged all five summits — or are still chasing more — we hope to see you there.⛰️ 📆 Wednesday, May 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 […]
The proposed Santa Maria Levee Trail is a 6.7-mile path along the levee that connects Guadalupe and Santa Maria. It will create new opportunities for hiking, running, biking, and other outdoor recreation along the river. Right now, the County of Santa Barbara is studying the alignment and preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the […]
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 access. We’ll cover current programs, upcoming events, and community partnerships—the agenda will be posted online ahead of the meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
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 […]
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 […]
