Santa Barbara Hiking

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Santa Barabara Hikes Enjoy the beautiful mountains of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Hikes has maps, trail guides, directions to the trailhead, topos and more so you can plan your own day hike. Guided adventure hikes are offered, too, if you want a local hiker to show you the way.

Los Padres Chapter of the Sierra Club
The very popular Sierra Club hikes are held weekly and are open to everyone. All trails are day hikes which will allow them to be hiked by anyone in moderately good health.

Channel Islands National Park
Comprised of five of the eight California Channel Islands, Channel Islands National Park is home to a variety of nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural resources. On the islands, you can explore isolated beaches, hike rugged canyons, or have a leisurely picnic. Park naturalists conduct interpretive hikes on the islands throughout the year.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
HC 58 - Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Recorded Info: (805) 686-5054
At Cuchuma Lake you can spot an eagle, catch a fish, or watch an eagle catch a fish. This lake is admired by naturalist, hikers, and all sorts of outdoors types. There are numerous camping facilities available for extended visits.

Santa Barbara Ranger District
Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres in the beautiful coastal mountains of central California. Stretching almost 220 miles from the Carmel Valley area to the western edge of Los Angeles County, it provides the scenic backdrop for many communities including Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ojai.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a wide range of fun outings including kayaking trips, wine country tours, Channel Islands trips, hiking, rock climbing, multi-sport and more.

The Great Outdoor Recreation Pages has an extensive list of Santa Barbara back country trails, accompanied by descriptions, for hikers of all fitness levels.

While many of its campgrounds and picnic areas are easily reached by vehicle, much of the forest is remote and unroaded, with excellent opportunities for primitive back country recreation. So, whether you prefer viewing scenery from the roadside or exploring a remote wilderness, touring in your off-road vehicle or relaxing under a tree in quiet contemplation, a Los Padres experience is yours to enjoy!