Updates

Trails Council’s Top Trail Picks Looking for fun outdoor activities in Santa Barbara? Whether you’re craving ocean views, shaded creekside walks, or a good workout with a big payoff, these […]

The three California State Parks on the Gaviota Coast (Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach, and El Capitán State Beach) are undergoing a multi-year General Plan Update that will shape […]

What is the 9-Trails Runners Challenge? The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 9 Trails Runners Challenge! Beginning on April 1st, we challenge you to jog […]

The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 2025 edition of the 5 Peaks Challenge! Beginning in February, we challenge you to hike five peaks locally in Santa […]

Beginning Februaty 1st, The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to launch the 5 Peaks Challenge for 2025. Now is your chance to take on five of Santa Barbara […]

Trails are featured in the Recreation Master Plan The comment period for the draft Countywide Recreation Master Plan will close on March 11th at 5 pm. While the document addresses […]

Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to challenge yourself! Join the 100-mile challenge hosted by Healthy People Healthy Trails and walk your way to better health and beautiful […]

We can’t wait any longer. The California Coastal Trail (CCT), a magnificent network of pathways spanning the Golden State’s breathtaking coastline, is nearing completion, with roughly 70% of its length […]

Will the Rustic Hot Spring Trail be Paved? This week, the Independent has an article in the print edition highlighting our concerns about the proposed paving of Hot Springs Trail. […]

Stop damage to the historic riparian corridor!  The proposed Goerner Development Project in upper Hot Springs Canyon would: Pave over a scenic section of the Hot Springs Trail and remove […]