On The Trails

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Day Hikes (72) Front Country (30) S.Y. Mountains (13) Santa Ynez Valley (2) Gaviota Coast (7) Lower S.Y. River (11)

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User Caveat

Every attempt has been made to be sure the trail descriptions, mapping and other information provided herein is as accurate as possible. The author does not assume any responsibility for loss, damage, or injury caused through the use of this website, the maps or the information contained within. Each trail user must assume responsibility for his or her actions while using the trails or other public areas.

While off-trail routes are described in the website, it is important to note that conditions may change from season to season, at different times of the day or under differing weather conditions. Many of these off-trail routes were impacted by the 2009 Jesusita Fire and may be either overgrown, impassable or create difficult route-finding conditions.

Having said all that, it's time to get out on the trail and have fun!

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Currently there are total hiking trails available. ×

Agua Caliente - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • 800' ft • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

1

Angostura Pass - Santa Ynez Mountains

4.5 mi • -2,000 ft • Gonzo • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

2

Arroyo Burro Trail - Front Country

3.02 mi • 1550 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

3

Arroyo Burro - River - Lower Santa Ynez River

3.75 mi • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Picnicking

4

Arroyo Burro-North - Santa Ynez Mountains

3.25 mi • -2035 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking

5

Baron Ranch Loop - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

6

Beach to Backcountry - Gaviota Coast

2.5 mi • 900 ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

7

Blue Canyon - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • Easy to Moderate
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

8

Buena Vista Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1150 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

9

Buena Vista Loop Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1150 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

10

Camuesa Connector - Lower Santa Ynez River

7.3 mi • Moderate to Difficult
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

11

Cold Spring East Fork Trail - Front Country

4.5 to Crest mi • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

12

Cold Spring Ridge Loop - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1000 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

13

Cold Spring Tavern - Santa Ynez Mountains

.5 miles mi • 400 ft • Easy to Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking

14

Cold Spring West Fork - Front Country

4.5 mi • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

15

Devil's Canyon - Lower Santa Ynez River

7 mi • 800 ft • Moderate to Difficult
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

16

Forbush Flat - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • -1075 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

17

Fremont Ridge - Santa Ynez Mountains

1.5 mi • -200 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

18

Gaviota Peak - Gaviota Coast

3.2 mi • 2150 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

19

Girard Loop - Front Country

3.1 mi • 1000 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

20

Grass Mountain - Midland School

4.01 mi • 1500' ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Trail Running

21

Hildreth Jeepway - Upper Santa Ynez River

1-6 mi • 1600 ft • Moderate
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

22

Hollister Ridge - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

23

Hot Springs Canyon Trail - Front Country

2 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

24

Indian Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

4 mi • 350 ft • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

25

Inspiration Point - Front Country

2 mi • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

26

Island View Loop - Santa Ynez Mountains

5 mi • 600 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Dog Walking

27

Jameson Reservoir - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • Easy to Moderate
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

28

Jesusita Trail - Front Country

3 mi • 1225 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

29

Knapp's Castle - Santa Ynez Mountains

.75 mi • -200 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

30

Lizard's Mouth - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

31

Lover's Loop - Midland School

4.01 mi • 800' ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Dog Walking, Trail Running

32

Lower Cathedral Peak - Front Country

2 mi • 2350 ft • Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

33

Lower Franklin Trail - Front Country

2.25 mi • 600' ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

34

Lower Mono Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1.5 mi • 100 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Car Campers, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

35

Lower Oso Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

1 mi • 100 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

36

Lower Rock Garden - Front Country

2.75 mi • 2850 ft • Difficult • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

37

Matias Potrero - Lower Santa Ynez River

1-5 mi • Moderate to Difficult
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

38

McMenemy Trail - Front Country

1.2 mi • 650 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

39

Cold Spring Middle Fork - Front Country

1.4 mi • 975 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

40

Mission Canyon Catway - Front Country

1.75 mi • 1250 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

41

Mission Ridge - Front Country

1.75 mi • 1250 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

42

Mono Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1 mi • 200 ft • Easy to Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail

43

Montecito Peak - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • -600 ft • Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Dog Walking

44

Nineteen Oaks - Lower Santa Ynez River

2 mi • 300 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

45

Old Pueblo Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 250 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

46

Ortega Trail - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy to Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

47

Paul's Loop - Santa Ynez Mountains

3 mi • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

48

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - Front Country

2.5 mi • 1899 ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

49

Red Rock Loop - Lower Santa Ynez River

6 mi • 500 ft • Easy to Moderate
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

50

Rest Area Overlook - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

51

River Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

.75 mi • 0 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

52

Rock Garden Loop - Front Country

5 mi • 2550 ft • Difficult
Hiking

53

Romero Catway - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

54

Romero Canyon Trail - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

55

Romero Road - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

56

Saddle Rock Loop - Front Country

3 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

57

Sage Hill Loop - Lower Santa Ynez River

3 mi • 800 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

58

San Ysidro Canyon - Front Country

4.5 mi • 2970 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

59

Santa Cruz Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

6 mi • 3400 ft • Difficult
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

60

Seven Falls - Front Country

1.4 mi • 400 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

61

Snyder Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

4 mi • 2100 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

62

Steven's Park - Front Country

1 mile mi • 100 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Picnicking

63

SY River - Cottam Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1-4 mi • 125 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Car Campers, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

64

Tangerine Falls - Front Country

1.4 mi • 975 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

65

The Playground - Santa Ynez Mountains

1-2 mi • Easy to Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

66

Trespass Trail - Gaviota Coast

2.5 mi • 1500 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

67

Tunnel Trail - Front Country

4 mi • 2350 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

68

Upper Cathedral Peak - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

69

Upper Tunnel Trail - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

70

Wiman Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

71

Agua Caliente - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • 800' ft • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

1

Angostura Pass - Santa Ynez Mountains

4.5 mi • -2,000 ft • Gonzo • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

2

Arroyo Burro Trail - Front Country

3.02 mi • 1550 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

3

Arroyo Burro - River - Lower Santa Ynez River

3.75 mi • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Picnicking

4

Arroyo Burro-North - Santa Ynez Mountains

3.25 mi • -2035 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking

5

Baron Ranch Loop - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

6

Beach to Backcountry - Gaviota Coast

2.5 mi • 900 ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

7

Blue Canyon - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • Easy to Moderate
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

8

Buena Vista Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1150 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

9

Buena Vista Loop Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1150 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

10

Camuesa Connector - Lower Santa Ynez River

7.3 mi • Moderate to Difficult
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

11

Cold Spring East Fork Trail - Front Country

4.5 to Crest mi • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

12

Cold Spring Ridge Loop - Front Country

4.5 mi • 1000 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

13

Cold Spring Tavern - Santa Ynez Mountains

.5 miles mi • 400 ft • Easy to Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking

14

Cold Spring West Fork - Front Country

4.5 mi • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

15

Devil's Canyon - Lower Santa Ynez River

7 mi • 800 ft • Moderate to Difficult
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

16

Forbush Flat - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • -1075 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

17

Fremont Ridge - Santa Ynez Mountains

1.5 mi • -200 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

18

Gaviota Peak - Gaviota Coast

3.2 mi • 2150 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

19

Girard Loop - Front Country

3.1 mi • 1000 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

20

Grass Mountain - Midland School

4.01 mi • 1500' ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Trail Running

21

Hildreth Jeepway - Upper Santa Ynez River

1-6 mi • 1600 ft • Moderate
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

22

Hollister Ridge - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

23

Hot Springs Canyon Trail - Front Country

2 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

24

Indian Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

4 mi • 350 ft • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

25

Inspiration Point - Front Country

2 mi • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

26

Island View Loop - Santa Ynez Mountains

5 mi • 600 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Dog Walking

27

Jameson Reservoir - Upper Santa Ynez River

5 mi • Easy to Moderate
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

28

Jesusita Trail - Front Country

3 mi • 1225 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

29

Knapp's Castle - Santa Ynez Mountains

.75 mi • -200 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

30

Lizard's Mouth - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

31

Lover's Loop - Midland School

4.01 mi • 800' ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Dog Walking, Trail Running

32

Lower Cathedral Peak - Front Country

2 mi • 2350 ft • Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

33

Lower Franklin Trail - Front Country

2.25 mi • 600' ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

34

Lower Mono Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1.5 mi • 100 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Car Campers, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

35

Lower Oso Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

1 mi • 100 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

36

Lower Rock Garden - Front Country

2.75 mi • 2850 ft • Difficult • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

37

Matias Potrero - Lower Santa Ynez River

1-5 mi • Moderate to Difficult
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

38

McMenemy Trail - Front Country

1.2 mi • 650 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

39

Cold Spring Middle Fork - Front Country

1.4 mi • 975 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

40

Mission Canyon Catway - Front Country

1.75 mi • 1250 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

41

Mission Ridge - Front Country

1.75 mi • 1250 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

42

Mono Creek Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1 mi • 200 ft • Easy to Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail

43

Montecito Peak - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • -600 ft • Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Dog Walking

44

Nineteen Oaks - Lower Santa Ynez River

2 mi • 300 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

45

Old Pueblo Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • 250 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

46

Ortega Trail - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy to Moderate • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

47

Paul's Loop - Santa Ynez Mountains

3 mi • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

48

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail - Front Country

2.5 mi • 1899 ft • Moderate • 1.5 to 2.5 hours
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

49

Red Rock Loop - Lower Santa Ynez River

6 mi • 500 ft • Easy to Moderate
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

50

Rest Area Overlook - Gaviota Coast

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

51

River Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

.75 mi • 0 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

52

Rock Garden Loop - Front Country

5 mi • 2550 ft • Difficult
Hiking

53

Romero Catway - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

54

Romero Canyon Trail - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

55

Romero Road - Front Country

4 mi • 2175 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

56

Saddle Rock Loop - Front Country

3 mi • 750 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

57

Sage Hill Loop - Lower Santa Ynez River

3 mi • 800 ft • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

58

San Ysidro Canyon - Front Country

4.5 mi • 2970 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Rock Climbing

59

Santa Cruz Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

6 mi • 3400 ft • Difficult
Backpacking, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

60

Seven Falls - Front Country

1.4 mi • 400 ft • Easy • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

61

Snyder Trail - Lower Santa Ynez River

4 mi • 2100 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

62

Steven's Park - Front Country

1 mile mi • 100 ft • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running , Picnicking

63

SY River - Cottam Trail - Upper Santa Ynez River

1-4 mi • 125 ft • Easy • 2 to 3 hours
Car Campers, Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

64

Tangerine Falls - Front Country

1.4 mi • 975 ft • Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking

65

The Playground - Santa Ynez Mountains

1-2 mi • Easy to Moderate • 1 to 1.5 hours
Hiking, Rock Climbing

66

Trespass Trail - Gaviota Coast

2.5 mi • 1500 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

67

Tunnel Trail - Front Country

4 mi • 2350 ft • Moderate to Difficult • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

68

Upper Cathedral Peak - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

69

Upper Tunnel Trail - Santa Ynez Mountains

1 mi • Easy • 30 minutes to 1 hour
Hiking, Rock Climbing

70

Wiman Trail - Front Country

4.5 mi • Moderate • 2 to 3 hours
Hiking, Equestrian Trail, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Trail Running

71

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2021

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