Santa Barbara has some of the best hiking anywhere, and lots of it!
Lots of hiking trails are listed here with directions to the trailhead. Plus pictures, blog posts and more.
Find out which trails are open or closed here: Los Padres National Forest Regional Trail & Road Status
Posted on March 27, 2025
I went on a 3 day backpack in Death Valley. It was beautiful.
1,257 Miles of Trails on 1,762,400 Acres, with 875,000 Acres of Protected Wilderness to Explore. Visit this website for the latest trip and water reports and trail conditions in the Los Padres National Forest.
Senate releases its version of the “Fix Our Forests Act” (FOFA)—a deeply concerning bill that… more →
ForestWatch joined over 80 organizations at the state Capitol to advocate for the protection of… more →
Trees and vegetation could be cut in Los Padres National Forest with minimal oversight
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SLO County’s Carrizo Plain National Monument could be at risk
The post… more →
Senate moves forward with the House version of the bill, retaining its problematic provisions… more →