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
Advocate for the Proposed 6.7 Mile Trail
The proposed Santa Maria River Levee Trail is a 6.7-mile path along the levee, connecting 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 project.
The County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is asking for feedback on whether the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Santa Maria River Levee Trail Project is clear and complete.
- You can share your thoughts by sending written or spoken comments to SMRLT@countyofsb.org before the public comment period ends on July 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
To read the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), please visit the following link:
https://www.countyofsb.org/4804/Santa-Maria-Levee-Trail
Without strong public support for recreation by residents of Santa Barbara County, special interest groups will prevent the trail from becoming a public pathway.
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.
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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
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- Healthy People Healthy Trails: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/
- Island View Trail Run: https://islandviewtrail.run/ October 24/25, 2027
- Outdoor Volunteers: https://sbvolunteers.org
- Hiking Group: https://sbhikers.org
- 5-Peaks Challenge: Begins on February 1st, 2027
Projects
- Paradiso Del Mare | California Coastal Trail: https://santabarbaratrails.org/project/paradiso-del-mare-trail/
- Gaviota Coast | California Coastal Trail Report: https://santabarbaratrails.org/program/gaviota-coastal-trail-access-study-2013/
- California Missions Trail: https://californiamissionstrail.org
- Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Map: Santa Barbara County
- Baron Ranch Trails Map: https://santabarbaratrails.org/maps/brt/baron-ranch-trail-map-2023.pdf
- Franklin Trail Map: https://santabarbaratrails.org/maps/franklin/franklin-trail-2024.pdf
- Midland School Trails Map: https://santabarbaratrails.org/maps/midland/Midland-School-Trails-Map-2024.pdf
- Countywide Trail Mapping: https://santabarbaratrails.org/program/santa-barbara-county-trail-maps/
- North County Interim Coastal Trail Study: https://arcg.is/0v5PTS
Websites
- Explore Carpinteria: https://explorecarpinteria.com/
- Healthy People Healthy Trails: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/
- Island View Trail Run: https://islandviewtrail.run/
- California Missions Trail: https://californiamissionstrail.org/
- Explore Santa Barbara County: https://explore-santa-barbara-county.com/
- Santa Barbara County Trails Council: https://santabarbaratrails.org/
Social Media for Projects and Programs
LinkedIn
Facebook
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- Trails Council: https://www.facebook.com/SantaBarbaraTrails/
- California Missions Trail: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaMissionsTrail/
- Healthy People Healthy Trails: https://www.facebook.com/healthypeoplehealthytrails/
- Island View Trail Run: https://www.facebook.com/IslandViewTrailRun/
Instagram
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- Trails Council: https://www.instagram.com/santabarbaratrails/
- California Missions Trail: https://www.instagram.com/california.missions.trail/
- Healthy People Healthy Trails: https://www.instagram.com/healthypeoplehealthytrails/
- Island View Trail Run: https://www.instagram.com/islandviewtrailrun/
Strava
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- Island View Trail Runners: https://www.strava.com/clubs/546569
- 5-Peaks Challenge: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1210965
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- Trails Council: https://x.com/sbtrails
- California Missions Trail: https://x.com/MissionsTrail
- Healthy People Healthy Trails: https://x.com/walkingactivity
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