Hikes

Front Country: The front country is the region that most people think of when they decide to take a hike in Santa Barbara. The front country is the south-facing slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains. These are the most favorite of Santa Barbara's trails.
Hikers on their way to Tangerine Falls on the Cold Springs Trail

In this section

Beach Hikes

* 3 Pools Beyond 7 Falls
* 7 Falls
* Arroyo Burro Trail
Buena Vista Trail
* Cathedral Peak
* Cold Spring Trail and Montecito Peak
Gaviota Peak and hot spring
* Inspiration Point
* Jesusita
McMenemy Trail
* Rattlesnake Trail and the Connector
Romero Canyon Trail
San Antonio Creek Trail
San Ysidro Trail and the Waterfall
Steven's Park
* Tunnel Trail
* West Fork and Tangerine Falls

* TRAIL CLOSED BY THE JESUSITA FIRE. May re-open in mid-June or later.
Please see Inciweb for forest service closure information. Other trails may be periodically closed at whim by various agencies.

Camino Cielo Hikes

Back Country Hikes

San Rafael Wilderness Hikes

Sierra Club Hikes

Santa Barbara Hikes

Is now a book!
Great Day Hikes in Santa Barbara, Front Country and Camino Cielo Hikes

Piper's Flight

My trail journal on the Pacific Crest Trail
See the preview of Piper's Flight online