5-Trails Challenge

What is the 5 Trails Challenge? The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 2024 edition of the 5 Trails Challenge! Beginning on August 1st, we challenge you to walk, hike, or run five urban or rural trails to promote individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun. The Challenge isn't just a hike; it's a journey of self-discovery and a celebration of...
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Save 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 large amounts of vegetation, replacing it with a wide paved road backed by retaining walls, forever altering this gateway to our National Forest! Interfere with and severely disrupt trail use and access...
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EARTH DAY HIKE with Joan Hartmann

Join us for a scenic hike with Supervisor Joan Hartmann to the Naples Bluffs in celebration of Earth Day and Healthy People Healthy Trails Month in Santa Barbara County. We'll meet at the gate at Naples Access Road and Langtry Avenue. The terrain is rather flat, but climbing through or over a small ranch gate may be required. No beach access is planned. Please bring plenty of drinking water,...
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New Trail Unveiled on the Gaviota Coast

Grand Opening of Arroyo Quemado Trail Set for February 16, 2024 Nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers rejoice! Santa Barbara County proudly announces the grand opening of the highly anticipated Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch, a scenic new addition to the Gaviota Coast's recreational tapestry. Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10 am as we officially...
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Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Captured by Artists

New Exhibit Showcases Plein Air Paintings by Members of SCAPE Santa Barbara, Calif. (October 09, 2023) — This summer, artists with the Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) set their eyes on painting landscapes that capture the beauty of the parks, trails, and open spaces in Santa Barbara County. Over 140 paintings will be displayed at the Music Academy...
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