Trails Council Takes Stand at Las Varas

Route Proposed by SBCTC Critical to Coastal Alignment We are writing to express our deep concern that the County’s planning process for the Las Varas Ranch Development project has veered badly off course.  We respectfully request that your Board provide direction to County staff and the Planning Commission to address the concerns raised by 14 civic groups and dozens of citizens regarding the...
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Coastal Trail Along the Gaviota Bluff

Stretching for over 30 miles of Santa Barbara County’s South Coast, the Gaviota Coast is one of the most pristine segments of coastline in Southern California. The Gaviota Coast supports three State Park Beach Campgrounds: El Capitan, Refugio and Gaviota, thousands of acres of state park wilderness and over 15,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest. Tens of thousands of acres of privately...
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Annual Report 2011

The Trails Council has just published its first ever Annual Report, a twelve page review of accomplishments for 2011 and what to look ahead to in 2012. It includes articles about Trails Council's history, what we are doing to assure coastal access along the Gaviota Coast, along with our commitment to the future. Download a copy of the report today. Download Annual Report 2011 (PDF 4MB) Join the...
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Long-Time Forest Service Trails Advocate Kerry Kellogg to Receive Trails Council Lifetime Achievement Award

Reception to Honor 35 Years of Distinguished Service on Behalf of our Local Trails. Contact: Ray Ford (805) 886-5776 / ray@nullsbtrails.org The Santa Barbara County Trails Council (SBTC) will be holding its Annual Meeting at the Faulkner Galley in the Santa Barbara Public Library on Wednesday March 14 from 6:30 to...
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Parma Park — West

An excellent area to bring kids for their first hike. Close to the city yet a very remote feeling. There are trails leading in a variety of directions, making it possible to take a short hike or combine sections to create a 3-4 mile hike. The canyon section is covered by a beautiful oak forest. It is possible to create a 2.5 mile loop by walking along a short stretch of Mountain Drive. TRAIL...
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