New Year Storms Damage Trails
2026 Ushers in Landslides and Destruction at Baron Ranch According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest rainfall fell along the Gaviota Coast and in the foothills and mountains over […]
Flagship Trail Projects
Flagship Trails Since 2010, Trails Council has added over 30 miles of new public trails across Santa Barbara County, thanks to strong partnerships and sustained advocacy. These flagship trails are […]
Baron Ranch Trails
2026 Project Update Heavy rain hit the Gaviota Coast and nearby mountains over three days, ending at midnight on January 5th. In the mountains above Baron Ranch trails, more than […]
Franklin Trail
2025 Project Update The lower trail was completed in 2013, and the upper trail opened in 2017. The trail was burned in the Thomas fire and rebuilt by the Trails […]
Midland School Trails
2025 Project Update Midland School Trails burned in the summer of 2024 during the Lake Fire. In the spring of 2025, the Trails Council began repairing the trails after the […]
