Santa Barbara County trails

The Nojoqui Falls route begins beside the parking loop in Nojoqui Falls Park, leaving the open picnic-and-day-use area for a shaded path that quickly slips into oak- and laurel-lined woodland above Nojoqui Creek. Following the mapped trail eastward, the walk gradually narrows into a cool canyon setting,…

Distance: 0.4 mi • Elevation gain: 243 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,079 ft

The Inspiration Point hike via the Tunnel Trail offers a relatively moderate adventure through the beautiful landscapes of Los Padres National Forest. The route, starting at Tunnel Road, is a combination of shaded chaparral and rocky terrain as you ascend to a prominent overlook. Along the way, you'll be…

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,086 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,798 ft

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 554 ft • Maximum elevation: 459 ft

Distance: 11.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,251 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,526 ft

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 771 ft • Maximum elevation: 607 ft

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 522 ft • Maximum elevation: 322 ft

Distance: 0.5 mi • Elevation gain: 10 ft • Maximum elevation: 62 ft