Blue Canyon
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
11.1 mi
Distance
845 ft
Gain
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 6 h ago · oldest 6 h
caution: Agency alerts
6 active alerts in Santa Barbara Ranger District; most severe: Special Closure - SBRD Storm Damage Recovery
USFSPosted Sep 16 · checked 6 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 79°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather6 h ago
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Blue Canyon
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 845 ft
- Highest point
- 2,373 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,539 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Blue Canyon is an 11.14-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 1,356 feet of elevation.
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