Buckthorn Trail
Santa Barbara · California
4.3 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
47 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
4.3 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
47 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Rain0.5" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Sunday
a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Buckthorn Trail is a 4.3-mile mountain bike trail near Santa Barbara, California. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 47 min.
Mountain Biking in Santa Barbara
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Singletrack
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Buckthorn Trail FAQ
Where is Buckthorn Trail?
Buckthorn Trail is a mountain bike trail near Santa Barbara, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Buckthorn Trail?
Buckthorn Trail is 4.3 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 47 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Buckthorn Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.5" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Buckthorn Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Santa Barbara include Poplar Trail, Cold Spring Trail, Santa Cruz Trail, Santa Cruz Trail, Santa Cruz Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Buckthorn Trail?
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