Santa Barbara County Trails Council

Santa Barbara County Trails Council

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Hooray for the trail crew!
Help us cheer on Trails Council Board Member Kevin Wallace and fellow cyclist Rich Phelps who took off Tuesday (04/19/22) on an epic 800-mile journey through California. Day one began in Sonoma, California, at the Sonoma State Historic Park. The park is the home of Mission San Francisco Solano. Founded in 1823, it was the last of the California missions established.

Kevin and Rich are following the modern-day California Missions Trail. The trail leads walkers and cyclists through some of the most scenic and historic sites in the State, including a string of twenty-one missions that are landmarks representing the earliest architecture in California.

For a quick view of the route, visit the map page for the website: https://californiamissionstrail.org/explore/map/

There is also an interactive map that allows you to zoom in and see the primary and alternate routes as it passes through 14 counties: https://bit.ly/cmt-map-01

The California Missions Trail is a project the Trails Council supports in Santa Barbara County. The project was initiated in 1973 when we published a report advocating for a countywide trail system, including a mission-to-mission trail. That was a long time ago, and we relaunched that initiative in 2017 with a grant from the National Park Service RTCA to develop a wayfinding system for three trails that go from one end of the county to the other.

As part of our effort to call attention to the California Missions Trail in Santa Barbara County, we have provided a research grant to a guidebook author, Sandy Brown, to write a book for Cicerone Press. The publication date is in the fall of 2022. The 300-page book has detailed route maps, many photos, and information to aid an adventurer traveling the entire trail or taking it on a segment at a time.
HOORAY FOR VOLUNTEERS...
Join us in thanking Jean, Beth, Richard, Aanjelae, David, Helen, Shelby, Adam, Sylvia, Gerry, Jim, Mark, and Otis for helping out with the Baron Ranch post-fire habitat restoration project. Unfortunately, the trails are still closed until early May, but all on-hand were glad to be outdoors, enjoying ocean views, and making a difference in our community.

If it does not rain in the next couple of weeks, we will host another day of watering, weeding, and mulching on April 2nd. If you want to join in the fun, contact Mark Wilkinson ([email protected]) or visit https://sbtrails.org/volunteer/habitat-restoration/
One More HABITAT RESTORATION DAY!

Here is a shout-out to all who came out to help nurture the native plants along the entryway to Baron Ranch last Saturday. Thank you! Due to the Alisal Fire, the Arroyo Quemado Trail will be closed until May, but now is a great time to help the native plant landscape recover from the fire.

We have entered the third year of drought conditions. One of the best ways to help young native plants get a strong start is to add mulch around them to help hold moisture in the ground and cut down on invasive plants.

If you are looking for a way to spend more time in nature, with ocean and mountain views, please join in on this eight-month-long project. We will be watering the native plants every two weeks until the fall rainy season starts.

Our next Watering and Mulch Day is March 19. Contact Mark Wilkinson ([email protected]) or visit https://sbtrails.org/volunteer/habitat-restoration/ if you want to volunteer for a half-day or the length of the project.
WEEDS LOSE IN SUNDAY'S PRE-GAME EVENT

Two dozen volunteers came out for Sunday's post-fire habitat restoration day a Baron Ranch. The local Rotary Clubs: Carpinteria Morning, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Sunrise, and Montecito arrived in force, and members of the Santa Barbara Outdoor Volunteers rounded out the group. Trash revealed by the fire was picked up, including a kitchen sink. In addition, the crew was yanking invasive weeds out of the ground to give native plants a chance to survive. They also dug holes and planted native plants in the burn area—all in all, a tremendous accomplishment in a short amount of time on a most beautiful day.

Later this month, we will replace the mulch that burned off in the fire. The mulch is very effective in holding the weeds at bay.

If you would like to volunteer to help water the 100 baby native plants, please send an email message to [email protected] or visit our website: https://sbtrails.org/volunteer/habitat-restoration/

NOTICE: The trails at Baron Ranch are now closed due to fire damage to the bridge and for safety reasons. We anticipate the trails to open again in May 2022.
COURT OF APPEALS VOIDS PRIVATE SETTLEMENT

The proposed settlement between Hollister Ranch and the California Coastal Commission and California Coastal Conservancy has been declared void by the Court of Appeals.

In 2018, an ad hoc alliance of coastal and environmental justice community organizations united to form the Gaviota Coastal Trail Alliance (GCTA). The GCTA seized an opportunity to intervene in a Settlement Agreement between Hollister Ranch and the State of California, which excluded the public's interests in public access to the Hollister Ranch section of the Gaviota Coast.

GCTA intervened, objected to the settlement on various grounds, and Judge Sterne ruled the closed-door settlement violated procedural rules protecting the public. The Court of Appeals' decision upheld this ruling.

TRAILS COUNCIL is a founding member of the GCTA along with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, the California Coastal Protection Network, and Coastwalk California Coastal Trail Association.

The Gaviota Coastal Trail Alliance aims to achieve a community-based solution for the already enthusiastic base of public supporters rallying for access to the coastline -- a right guaranteed by the California Constitution and the California Coastal Act.

Read More: https://www.gaviotacoastaltrailalliance.org/court_of_appeal_voids_private_settlement
For the umpteenth year, Carpinterians are rallying their support for the Franklin Trail with a celebration. Always a fun event and a great way to herald a cherished community resource for hikers, bikers, runners, and equestrians.
During this giving season, we know there are a lot of worthy organizations vying for your attention. As a trail supporter, we hope you’ll demonstrate the value trails add to your life by donating today.

Needless to say, our work is never done. Our new trail projects are ongoing, with some in the planning phase, others going through permitting, and still, others pursuing funding. We work year-round with programs and projects to

➔ Protect, maintain and restore Santa Barbara County trails.
➔ Connect people and communities with outdoor recreation.
➔ Advocate on behalf of trails and trail users.
➔ Promote new trail access.

The ALISAL FIRE burned across the six-mile-long Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch that opened seven days a week this spring. The damage from the fire is beyond imagination. We encourage you to support our work to repair both the trail and our trailhead habitat restoration area.

DONATE TODAY
https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

Would you please help us continue building new trails, maintaining existing trails, and providing access to nature by donating to the Trails Council during the giving season?
EXPERIENCING NATURE

At this time of year, we always pause to count our blessings and accentuate what we are grateful for.

In Santa Barbara County, we are fortunate to enjoy our continually expanding trail network that provides access to the wild and scenic landscapes in our inspiring and ever-changing environment.

But we acknowledge that these trails and our access to them would not be possible without support from community members. New trail construction and habitat restoration are only possible with hands-on help from many volunteers and generous donations from trail users like you.

Please consider including a donation to support the work of the Trails Council in your holiday gift-giving and volunteering in 2022.
Photos from Trail Run...ON DISPLAY

Special thanks to photographers Lilly Pendergast, Fiona Casbarro, Cheney Caldwell, and Rosana Swing for memorializing our first event in two years. As noted in the full-page article in the Sports Section of the Coastal View News (https://issuu.com/coastalview/docs/cvn7/30), over 100 people queued up on October 30th to participate in the uphill running events covering 4, 10, and 16 miles.

The event, held on FRANKLIN TRAIL, was made possible through the efforts of dozens of volunteers. Kudos to Nancy Kaplan and Matt Scranton for coordinating all aspects of the year-long planning and promotion needed for the annual half-day event. As you might imagine, the event received tremendous support from community organizations, government agencies, and the business community.

Many runners were vocal in their praise for the condition of the trail. Community organizations overseeing the maintenance of the eight-mile-long route include Santa Barbara County Trails Council, Los Padres Forest Association, and Montecito Trails Foundation. Proceeds from the Island View Trail Run fund the annual maintenance of the Franklin Trail.

Thousands of dollars worth of prizes and material support for the event came from Mountain Air Sports, Santa Barbara Running Company, Rabbit Running Apparel Company, HydroFlask, Patagonia, Florabundance, Starbucks in Montecito, and others. They helped to make the event fun, rewarding and successful.

View photos here: http://islandviewtrail.run/photos/
Event results here: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=86948
(Click on "2021" under the word "Results." )

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Runners from Near and Far Take on Franklin Trail

At daybreak, on Saturday, a steady stream of cars began arriving at Carpinteria High School for the 5th Annual Island View Trail Run. The event attracts trail runners from all across Southern California, and over a third of the 115 participants arrived from locations outside Santa Barbara County. The event tested runners' stamina and speed at three distances.

An overcast morning set the stage for the 4-mile, 10-mile, and 16-mile events. Those running the longest distance burst through the marine layer at 1000 feet and had sunshine to the top of the 3800-foot high Santa Ynez Mountains. Carpinteria's Travis Madden completed the 16-mile course in seconds over 2 hours and 24 minutes for a first-place finish in the men's division. Annie Larsen from Orinda, California, covered the 16 miles in 3 hours and 30 minutes to take first place in the women's category.

Kathleen Baker of Ventura took first place in the women's division for the 10-mile event traversing the course in just over 1-hour and 40 minutes. To win the men's ten-miler category, Zach Schrock from Santa Barbara logged a time of 1-hour, 24 minutes, and 36 seconds. Below the marine layer, the 4-mile event provided an eerie Halloween eve atmosphere for the 50 people who raced up and down the popular trail.

Hailing from Riverside, California, Kalista Tibbels-Guerrero took top honors in the women's division for the 4-miler in a scant 35 minutes and 11 seconds. Carpinteria's Cian Figueras blazed through the four-mile course in 29 minutes and 18 seconds.

"After skipping last year's event, it is reassuring to have so many people participate this year," said Nancy Kaplan, Event Director. "We especially want to thank the runners who, along with the government agencies, the local businesses, and dozens of volunteers, make this event possible.

Many of the runners commented that the trail was in excellent condition. Organizers overseeing the maintenance of the eight-mile-long route include Santa Barbara County Trails Council, Los Padres Forest Association, and Montecito Trails Foundation. Proceeds from the Island View Trail Run support maintenance of the Franklin Trail.

We support public access and the safe shared use of our beaches, coastal plains, mountains, and vall

The Santa Barbara Trails Council is a membership organization that works vigorously on behalf of people of Santa Barbara County to enhance the county’s trail network for over 45 years. We are inclusive in our support for volunteering, collaborating and advocating for trail access on behalf of hikers, runners, bikers and equestrians. To achieve our goals we provide trail related planning, design, mapping, construction and maintenance for city, county, state and federal agencies.

Operating as usual

04/29/2023

WE ARE ADVOCATING FOR NEW TRAILS

Visit us this weekend at the EARTH DAY FESTIVAL in Alameda Park on Saturday and Sunday to learn more.

JOIN THE FUN 🔸 Visit the Earth Day Festival this Weekend

As it turns out, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, held in Alameda Park, is fittingly the grand finale for Healthy People Healthy Trails Month. Hope you will peddle over to the festival and help celebrate the planet. There is a bike valet service.

Event details can be found here: https://www.sbearthday.org/

Saturday, April 29, 2023
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 30, 2023
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

We've counted over a dozen exhibitors who are supporters of the Healthy People Healthy Trails initiative -- say hello to all.

04/28/2023

Healthy People Healthy Trails

SATURDAY HIKE @ VALLEY VIEW TRAIL IN ORCUTT

Do not miss this special group hike on the morning of the 29th.
Sign-up for free and join the Healthy People Healthy Trails team!

https://www.summitfordanny.org/register/santa-maria-team.php
Hikers are invited to enjoy a barbecue and a program after the hike.

TRAIL DETAILS
The Rice Ranch Valley View Loop is a 4.10 mile, out and back trail on the east side of the Rice Ranch Community Open Space. From Orcutt Community Park, follow the trailhead sign from the parking lot down past both of the dog parks. You will reach an access road called Sage Crest Drive where you will turn right until you see the trailhead on your left. The trail follows the southern edge of a low grassy hill dotted with pygmy oaks and sparse chaparral and then crosses the creek that runs through the park. You will then begin to climb Orcutt Hill leading through a grove of eucalyptus trees. The trail will lead through a mix of coyote brush and black sage before you reach the top of the hill. From the top, you can look east out over the park, the Santa Maria Valley and the Sierra Madre Mountains as they make their way towards the Pacific Ocean.

Healthy People Healthy Trails Healthy People Healthy Trails works to improve the health and wellbeing of community members through the use and enjoyment of trails, parks, & open spaces

Photos from Santa Barbara County Trails Council's post 04/18/2023

🔸APRIL 23: Nature Hike With Assemblymember Gregg Hart!

Join us for a, “Hike With Hart” to celebrate Healthy People Healthy Trails Month.

We will meet in Carpinteria at the Tomol Interpretive Play Area on Carpinteria State Beach grounds to hike to the Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve and rookery. In addition to enjoying the stunning views of the ocean and the Channel Islands, Assemblymember Hart will share highlights of his nascent experience as a member of several legislative committees, including the recreation-focused Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife.

🔹This is an easy 2.8 miles round trip hike, from 10am to 12 pm, with restrooms available.

For more information, visit the Healthy People Healthy Trails website: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

or, to RSVP, click the link below⬇️
https://www.meetup.com/santa-barbara-county-hikers/events/292727740/

04/12/2023

WE'RE CELEBRATING — JOIN IN!

— In Santa Barbara County, HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY TRAILS MONTH is an observance encouraging people to get active and enjoy the outdoors. It lasts all April long. Here are some ways to celebrate Healthy People Healthy Trails Month:

🔹 Go for a hike or walk on a trail.
This is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. You can find trails online or by picking up a guidebook to local trails. If you are looking for an easy or , check out our online trail maps: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/easy-hikes/
🔹 Ride your bike on a trail.
Biking is a fun and healthy way to get around. It's also a great way to explore your community. April 19th is National Bicycle Day.
🔹 Have a picnic.
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it on a local trail. Picnicking is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. April 23rd is National Picnic Day.
🔹 Volunteer to clean up a trail.
This is a great way to give back to your community and help keep trails clean and safe. http://sbvolunteers.org/
🔹 Attend a trail-related event.
Events are held throughout the month to celebrate Healthy People Healthy Trails Month. These events can include hikes, walks, bike rides, and more. See our events calendar: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/events/
🔹 Learn about the benefits of being active outdoors.
Spending time in nature has been shown to have many benefits for physical and mental health. Learn more about these benefits and how to incorporate more time into your life.
https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/.../lets-get-moving/
🔹 Share your love of trails with others.
Encourage your friends and family to get outside and enjoy the trails. You can also share photos and stories about your on social media. Use hashtag
🔹 Learn about the history of trails.
Trails have a long and rich history. You can learn about the history of trails in our area. For example, the California Missions Trail goes through Santa Barbara County.
🔹 Support organizations that work to protect trails.
Many organizations work to protect trails and open spaces. You can support these organizations by donating money or time.

Healthy People Healthy Trails Month is an excellent opportunity to get outside, develop a , and enjoy the many benefits of being active. By following these tips, you can help celebrate this month and positively impact your own health and the health of your community.

Trails Council is a founding member of the Healthy People Healthy Trails initiative.

Photos from Santa Barbara County Trails Council's post 04/08/2023

Let’s Get Baron Ranch Trails Open

The enclosed photo gallery conveys only a fraction of the damage caused to the trails at Baron Ranch. With each storm, the trail damage increased. The recent storms have caused extensive damage, including landslides, washouts, gullies, fallen trees, and significant erosion. Why? Because the landscape has not fully recovered since the Alisal Fire swept through the area 17 months ago.

Trails Council and our partners are working to make the trails safe and enjoyable.

If you have explored the trails at Baron Ranch, you know it is a Gaviota Coast destination for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. It is also a popular spot for bird watching and nature photography. In addition, the trail offers stunning views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Channel Islands, and the Pacific Ocean.

We have depleted our donor-supported Baron Ranch Trail Maintenance Fund with $30,000 spent on trail repairs this year. As a result, only two miles of the eight-mile-long trail network are now impassable and need rehabilitation to be safe.

We need your help to raise the necessary funds to finish the work and open the trails before April 22, Earth Day. We estimate that the total cost of the remaining repairs will be $10,000.

We are grateful for any donation that you can make. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

Here are some reasons why you should donate to this project:

• The trail provides free access to wild and scenic places.
• People like you fund trail maintenance.
• The trailhead is nearby – only 12 miles west of Goleta.
• The repairs will make the trails safe and enjoyable for everyone.
• Your donation will make a difference.

Thank you for your support!

Donate online at: https://sbtrails.org/donate/

Mail a check to:
Santa Barbara County Trails Council
PO Box 22352
Santa Barbara, CA 93121

03/07/2023

SAINTS, SINNERS & SUNSETS
Creating a New 250-Year-Old Path Between California's Spanish Missions

You can learn about the California Missions Trail, an 800-mile itinerary with visions of becoming an American version of the Camino De Santiago.

Free Advancing Trails Webinar Presented by:

➜ Sandy Brown, Associate Publisher, Cicerone Press
➜ Mark Wilkinson, Executive Director, Santa Barbara County Trails Council

E V E N T D E T A I L S

HOSTED BY:
American Trails
https://www.americantrails.org/training/saints-sinners-and-sunsets

WHEN:
March 09, 2023
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)

COST:
FREE for members | FREE for nonmembers

LEARNING CREDITS:
CEUs are FREE for this webinar.

REGISTER FOR THE LIVE ZOOM EVENT
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yBx7Y6_yQYej9eejSXKo3g

WEBINAR OUTLINE

The California Missions Trail was first a footpath connecting Native American communities, then an itinerary for missionaries among its 21 Spanish Missions (1769-1821), then a romanticized highway development project called "El Camino Real." Now it is an 800-mile itinerary with visions of becoming an American version of the Camino De Santiago. Creating the itinerary and writing its first professionally produced guidebook meant reassessing California's colonial legacy and reinterpreting it for a new day. Presenters are Mark Wilkinson of the Santa Barbara Country Trails Council and Sanford "Sandy" Brown, author of popular pilgrimage trekking guidebooks and Associate Publisher of UK's Cicerone Press.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

➜ Hear details about the painful legacy of colonialism in California and how it affects Native American communities;

➜ Hear about how organizers created a culturally sensitive guidebook resource that reinterprets a romanticized version of colonial history by incorporating Native American guidance and academic research; and

➜ Learn marketing strategies for dealing with the diverse communities crossed by an 800-mile itinerary that includes sweeping open country and densely urbanized cityscapes.

BUY THE GUIDEBOOK!

The California Missions Trail: From Sonoma to San Diego
Visit https://californiamissionstrail.org/ to receive a free copy of this book with a $50 contribution to the California Missions Trail project.






Photos from Santa Barbara County Trails Council's post 01/27/2023

TRAILS HIT HARD AT BARON RANCH

On Wednesday, Ray Ford, Mark Wilkinson, and Bryan Conant toured the lower half of the Baron Ranch trail network to assess storm damage and formulate a repair plan. The hillsides have only had 14 months to recover since the Alisal Fire in late 2021. While the chaparral is verdant green now, it has not had enough time to stabilize the soil, leading to the collapse of hillsides and large volumes of water runoff carving deep trenches across many trail locations.

Mother nature's fury has created several weeks of trail maintenance work. But, simultaneously, she widened the upper creek crossing to the point that it is now a "natural feature" with twin streams going around a small island. Surprisingly, a steep boulder-filled trail section deemed "beyond repair" after last winter's rainfall has been rearranged by this winter's storms. The top of the Loop Trail will still require a lot of work to create a sustainable trail, but now it is in the realm of possibilities.

You can help by signing up for volunteering
https://www.meetup.com/santa-barbara-trail-volunteers/
or donating to the Franklin Trail Fund
https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

The Arroyo Quemado Trail and the Loop Trail are closed at this time. Many of the trails on the coastal plain are open. However, with more rain pending, please use good judgment and stay off the trail when it is wet or muddy.

60-Day Closure Notice from USFS
https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1084015.pdf


Photos from Santa Barbara County Trails Council's post 01/24/2023

WHERE DID THE TRAIL GO?

We have all seen the damage the rains have brought, if not in person, at least on the news. Unfortunately, slides, washouts, gullies, and sinkholes are transforming the area's trails, not only near creeks but also in the upper reaches of the Santa Ynez Mountains. It has been five years since the Thomas Fire took the mountainside down to mineral soil, but the landscape is still fragile in many areas.

The photo gallery below captures trail conditions in the upper reaches of the Franklin Trail. The section in Los Padres National Forest is far from a stream bed, but the soil has washed away where the chaparral's shrubs and grasses were not mature enough to stabilize the steep hillsides.

Between the five-mile mark and the mountain crest, 16 places will need serious clearing of landslides and, where necessary, the addition of structures to strengthen and protect the trail's edge. The workload will be a close second to rebuilding the three-mile track after the Thomas Fire.

The Los Padres National Forest is closed to the public as a safety precaution until March 14th. Under agreements with government agencies, we are collaborating with the Los Padres Forest Association, the Montecito Trails Foundation, Friends of Franklin Trail, and community members to develop and execute a work plan to repair the Franklin Trail.

You can help by signing up for volunteering
https://www.meetup.com/santa-barbara-trail-volunteers/
or donating to the Franklin Trail Fund
https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

The first two miles of the Franklin Trail are open at this time. However, with more rain pending, please use good judgment and stay off the trail when it is wet or muddy.

60 Day Closure Notice from USFS
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1084015.pdf

Photos from Santa Barbara County Trails Council's post 01/13/2023

MANY COUNTY ROADS CLOSED

County crews are working hard to clear debris, assess the damage, and re-open roads. The road network sustained extensive damage from the recent storm. Public Works asked us to help notify the traveling public of potential dangers, including heavy equipment on roads, rock falls, slip-outs, sinkholes, etc. The Public Works website has the latest updates on road closures: https://www.countyofsb.org/3675/Storm-Related-Road-Closures

TRAILS NEED TIME TO RECOVER

While we certainly understand the urge to be outside and bike or hike after a week of rain, you have probably heard, “If it sticks to your heels or wheels, it’s time to turn around.” This is particularly true for many trails in Santa Barbara County with sticky clay treads. Some trails dry quickly, but most take 4 to 5 days after a measurable rain event.

We will need help repairing trails. Sign up to volunteer.
https://sbvolunteers.org/

11/17/2022

National TAKE-A-HIKE Day (today)

Certainly, it is not too much to ask to reflect on the value of trails on a day tagged for trail appreciation and enjoyment.

It is also a good day to ask what are we, as a community, doing to promote public engagement in land stewardship and trail use for all types of outdoor recreation.

Photos from California Missions Trail's post 11/14/2022

The fourth event of our weeklong book launch for the CALIFORNIA MISSION TRAILS Guidebook was at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on November 9th. By all accounts, Sandy Brown brought to life the history and the beauty of the 800-mile-long trail. Trails Council is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to co-host this event with the museum.

For their generosity in hosting last week's event and their vision and support for trails in our community, we thank the Museum's Board of Directors, the Executive Director, Dacia Harwood, and the Education & Visitor Experience Manager, Emily Alessio. If you missed the event, you could stop by the Santa Barbara Historical Museum gift shop to pick up a copy of the California Missions Trail guidebook.

As part of a new trail plan established five decades ago, Trails Council provided a research grant to guidebook author Sandy Brown to write a book for Cicerone Press. The objective was to increase awareness of long-distance trails in Santa Barbar County, especially the mission-to-mission trail. We agree with Sandy Brown that California is the star of the epic route. However, as you might imagine, we think the best 100 miles are here in Santa Barbara County.








11/12/2022

The first event of our weeklong book launch for the CALIFORNIA MISSION TRAILS Guidebook was at Mission La Purisima in Lompoc on November 6th. Trails Council's role included assisting in planning and mapping the modern trail route and providing a research grant to guidebook author Sandy Brown to write a book for Cicerone Press.

Books are available at La Tienda Gift Shop at Mission La Purisima State Historic Park. Special thanks to Ann Boggess, State Park Interpreter at California State Parks and park supporter Prelado de los Tesoros for their event support.

Author Sandy Brown from Cicerone Press entertains a full house!

11/08/2022

Did Someone Say Free Beer?

Meet the Author • Trails & Ales Event at Third Window Brewing Co. • 406 E Haley St #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • Thursday, November 10th • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Check-in with Trails Council and get a ticket to win a gift card for a growler of beer. We will draw three times for a growler of beer. Three chances to win. Disclaimer: there is no such thing as free beer, but this gets close.

Joining us will be long-distance walker, cycler, and guidebook author Sandy Brown. His new book on the California Missions Trail is now available. Stop by to meet up with old and new friends, grab a burger and a beer, and meet one of the most prolific and celebrated English-language pilgrimage guidebook writers. He has walked or biked over 10,000 miles on pilgrim trails, and his guidebooks cover walking routes in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, and the US.

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK
https://bit.ly/cmt-map-01










10/23/2022

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON TRAILS

If you have not done so already, please, do yourself a favor and swing by the Santa Barbara Historical Museum when you have a spare 20 minutes and explore the "Take a Hike, Save the World" exhibition. We are confident that seeing and reading about the history of trails in Santa Barbara County will give you a whole new perspective on our trails and the environmental stewards who gave us the gift we enjoy today. Time is short -- visit before November 13th.

Also, Trails Council is co-hosting a special event at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on November 9th. Learn more here: https://www.sbhistorical.org/events/

A reminder to visit our exhibition "Take a Hike, Save the World" inspiring you to get outdoors - open through November 13. Free admission!

Caroline Hazard (1856-1945)
Coast Range, Santa Barbara, 1887
Watercolor on paper

Photos from California Missions Trail's post 10/11/2022

LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL

One of the trails we support and promote is the California Missions Trail in Santa Barbara County. The project was initiated in 1973 when the Trails Council published a report advocating for a countywide trail system, including a mission-to-mission trail. That was a long time ago, and we relaunched that initiative in 2017 with a grant from the National Park Service to develop a wayfinding system for three trails that go from one end of the county to the other.

As part of our effort to call attention to the California Missions Trail in Santa Barbara County, we provided a research grant to a guidebook author, Sandy Brown, to write a book for Cicerone Press.

Last week the publisher airfreighted a few hundred books for launch events that will take place in November. For more information, follow the link to https://californiamissionstrail.org/

10/01/2022

6TH ANNUAL ISLAND VIEW TRAIL RUN

Please join us for a challenging and memorable event. The date is less than a month away. Sign up today.

The run along Franklin Trail begins at Carpinteria High School, winding around the school parking lot, track field, and adjacent orchards. The trail emerges onto a lovely single track with magnificent ocean views. A steady climb and switchbacks will take you up Franklin Canyon with numerous vistas along the way. From single-track, you run on a dirt road alongside several ranches, well-developed coastal scrub, and mixed chaparral.

4, 10, & 16 Mile Runs
Saturday, October 29, 2022
8:00 am Start

The 4.0-mile course is an out and back, turning at the end of the single-track trail. The 10.0-mile course is also an out and back but continues on a dirt road towards the top of the hillside to the beginning of the Los Padres National Forest single-track trail. The 16-mile course continues through the Los Padres National Forest on a historic single track to the crest of the Santa Ynez Mountains, then turns back to the high school. Download the map of the course with elevation profile here: http://islandviewtrail.run/race-details/course-map/

REGISTER TODAY: http://islandviewtrail.run/
Start and Finish Location
Carpinteria High School Parking Lot
4810 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Schedule

8:00 am | 16-mile run
9:00 am | 10-mile run
9:00 am | 4-mile run/walk

Fees

16 Miler | $70
10 Miler | $60
4 Miler | $40

Estimated Elevation Gain

16 Miler | 5400 feet
10 Miler | 2200 feet
4 Miler | 800 feet

Sponsors, prizes, giveaways, music, and more.

A special thank you to...Mountain Air Sports, Santa Barbara Running Company, Rabbit Running Apparel, Petzel, Scarpa, Hydro Flask, and others for material support and donations of prizes and giveaways for the trail run event. Coffee donated by Dune Coffee Roasters. This trail run is held under a special use permit and in partnership with the Los Padres National Forest.
For more information, contact Brad Vickers by email: [email protected] or visit
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=92429

If you use Strava, please join the Island View Trail Run Group.
https://analytics.strava.com/clubs/islandviewtrailrace

Happy trails...

Our Story

The Santa Barbara Trails Council is a membership organization that works vigorously on behalf of people of Santa Barbara County to enhance the county’s trail network for over 50 years. We are inclusive in our support for volunteering, collaborating and advocating for trail access on behalf of all trail users. To achieve our goals we provide trail related planning, design, mapping, construction and maintenance for city, county, state and federal agencies.

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Otis Calef and Team at Mule Days 2019
Franklin Trail after Thomas Fire
Water Flowing in June
El Capitan State Park Trails Project

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Santa Barbara, CA
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