Links

Welcome to our links page. Please explore our information about access to nature, trails, projects, programs, and events. A one-page summary of our work can be seen here: https://santabarbaratrails.org/docs/what-we-do.pdf

Upcoming and Current Events

Paths Through Time: Historic Trails and Their Influence on Modern Life

Trail Talk PosterPlease join us for a presentation about Santa Barbara County’s historic trail networks, beginning with Indigenous routes and continuing through Spanish and early American corridors. The event, held at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, examines how these trails influence the region today.

The Trails Council’s Executive Director, Mark Wilkinson, will connect the past to the present by showing how historic trails shape today’s recreation, conservation, and community involvement. It will also highlight how protecting and sharing these old routes can improve public access, care for the environment, and foster cultural understanding.

Who: Trail and History Enthusiasts
What: Talk & Talkback Speaker Series
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5 pm – 6 pm
Where: 956 Maple Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Cost: $10 for guests | free for museum members
Website: https://www.carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org/events

TRAILS ARE FUN SURVEY

We’d love your input through our short Six-Question Survey. By answering just a few questions, you’ll help shape the future of local trails — from the programs we focus on, to how we advocate for access to nature, environmental stewardship, and community health.

CHECK OUT OUR POST ON LinkedIn

Follow us on LinkedIn. We are adding information about our advocacy for new trails and current trail projects.

HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY TRAILS

Check out the Events Calendar.  There are over 30 events sponsored by 20 organizations.

https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

Fall Trail Maintenance

  • Baron Ranch Loop Trail
  • Gaviota State Park Trail Network
  • Franklin Trail in the Los Padres National Forest
  • Midland School Trail Network
  • To be notified about volunteer opportunities,  join our Outdoor Volunteers group: http://sbvolunteers.org
    Make a difference — Donate to fund trail maintenance

2026 Flagship Project

  • We are collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders to plan, secure permits, fund, and construct miles of the California Coastal Trail on State-owned land along the Gaviota Coast. Please join us in supporting this quest. You can reach us via our contact form.

Programs