Proposal for the Baron Ranch Trail Expansion

Posted by on Jan 1, 2016 in Baron Ranch, Projects | 0 comments [2021 UPDATE] The trails proposed over a decade ago are now open seven days a week for all trail users except our canine friends. More information is available at the Explore Santa Barbara County website. Spring 2016 Baron Ranch is a 1,083-acre ranch owned by Santa Barbara County (County) and is managed by the County Public Works Department’s Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division....
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Historic Franklin Trail Closer to Completion

Posted by on Feb 15, 2015 in Blog, Featured | 0 comments Preliminary Line Makes Way for Environmental Assessment —For those of you who were with us when we finally cut through the last remaining section of brush and made it to the top of the Franklin Trail — a first for many decades — and for all of you who helped along the way, I want to share with you my profound thanks for all of your help. This was a team effort, and one that could not have...
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Lake Los Carneros Trail Management

Posted by on Dec 31, 2013 in Reports | 0 comments Lake Los Carneros Trail Management, Rehabilitation And Interpretive Program Review – As noted in the management plan developed by Hunt & Associates in 1999, Lake Los Carneros provides a tremendous resource for the City of Goleta, which took over management of the 140 acre open space area when the city was incorporated in 2002. Besides providing valuable open space, habitat for many species...
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Annual Report 2012

Posted by on Mar 11, 2013 in Reports | 0 comments The Trails Council has just published its Annual Report, a twelve page review of accomplishments for 2012 and insight into the work we will be doing in 2013. It includes articles about our advocacy for a bluff-top trail and coastal access along the Gaviota Coast, progress on the Baron Ranch Trail to Camino Cielo, new trails at Midland School and a review of our trail planning work at Ellwood...
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Grass Mountain Trail Race

Posted by on Nov 7, 2012 in Trail Runs | 0 comments Three great courses to choose from. Meandering through beautiful meadows and oak forests, gentle climbs and the rugged upper high country, the Grass Mountain courses are tailored to suit your...
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