Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Barbara
Explore 62 mapped mountain bike routes in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Compare 62 mountain bike trails in Santa Barbara with route maps, distance, difficulty, elevation, photos, reviews, and nearby ride options. RidePal provides interactive 3D trail maps, elevation profiles, surface details, and community reviews to help you find the best MTB riding in Santa Barbara.
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Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Barbara
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Forbush Canyon Trail
1.8 mi
Cold Spring Trail
1.7 mi
San Ysidro Trail
A challenging front-country trail in Santa Barbara that transitions from flowy singletrack through chaparral at the top to a steep, technical rock garden in the lower canyon. Expect heavy multi-use traffic including hikers and equestrians.
4.3 mi
Edison Catway
1.6 mi
Ediston Catway
1.0 mi
Downhill Trail
0.7 mi
East Fork Cold Spring Trail
2.8 mi
Mission Canyon Catway
A steep, non-technical utility access fire road (also known as Powerlines) that connects Tunnel Trail with Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. It features wide compacted dirt and gravel, with some rocky sections near the top, making it a popular conditioning climb and mellow descent.
1.8 mi
San Antonio Creek Trail
1.8 mi
Tunnel Trail Road
0.9 mi
Inspiration Point Trail
0.8 mi
West Fork Cold Spring Trail
1.9 mi
Jesusita Trail
3.5 mi
Tunnel Trail
3.2 mi
Camuesa Connector Trail
4.0 mi
Camuesa Peak Route
2.5 mi
Burro Trail
0.5 mi
Mesa Trail
0.5 mi
Horseshoe Trail
0.3 mi
Las Positas Trail
0.2 mi
Southside Trail
0.5 mi
Cliff Hanger Trail
0.2 mi
Las Positas Trail
0.2 mi
Corkscrew Trail
0.3 mi
Cliff Dive Trail
0.3 mi
Switch back Trail
0.3 mi
Parma Peak Loop
1.9 mi
Alamar Trail
2.2 mi
Poplar Trail
1.5 mi
Indian Canyon Trail
4.2 mi
Buckthorn Trail
4.3 mi
Forest Route 9N11
7.0 mi
Forest Route 9N11
4.7 mi
Cold Spring Trail
0.2 mi
Ennisbrook Loop
0.5 mi
Ennisbrook Trail
0.6 mi
East Fork Cold Spring Trail
1.3 mi
Santa Cruz Trail
0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Trail
5.4 mi
Cameusa Peak Road
0.3 mi
Mono Alamar Trail
9.2 mi
Forest Route 9N11
11.4 mi
Buena Vista Trail
0.7 mi
Rattlesnake Canyon Connector Trail
0.2 mi
Bubb's Peak Trail
0.2 mi
Happy Hollow Connector Trail
0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Trail
3.7 mi
Romero West
1.0 mi
Upper Romero Trail
1.0 mi
Rocky Nook Park Trail
0.3 mi
Edison Catway
1.3 mi
Edison Access Road
0.6 mi
Hot Springs Fireroad
0.6 mi
Lower Romero Trail
1.3 mi
Romero Canyon Road
6.6 mi
Red Rock Trail
2.9 mi
Gibraltar Rd
6.2 mi
Arroyo Burro Connector Trail
2.0 mi
Sidewinder Trail
0.2 mi
Valerio Trail
0.3 mi