Santa Barbara County 9-Trails Runners Challenge

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 or run nine trails in Santa Barbara County to promote individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun. The Challenge is an exploration of our county's wild and scenic landscapes. Ideally, a few places...
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What is the 5 Peaks Challenge?

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 Barbara County to promote individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun. The challenge will run until Thursday, May 1st, 2025. The Challenge isn't just a hike; it's a test of endurance, a...
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Get Fit for the Fall

Join us for a month-long hiking challenge to raise funds for the trails in Santa Barbara County. Run, walk, or hike as much as possible in November. Can you raise $100 and get fit? Donations can be dedicated to one of the following Trails Council projects: Midland School Trails Fund, Santa Ynez Valley Franklin Trail Fund, Carpinteria Valley Baron Ranch Trail Fund, Gavoita Coast All Trails Fund,...
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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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