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California
8.6 mi
Distance
1,894 ft
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Why you'll love it
Jesusita
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Jesusita Trail offers a moderate mountain hike with nearly 1,900 feet of elevation gain through the Santa Ynez foothills near Santa Barbara. This scenic route climbs through chaparral and oak woodland, providing expansive views of the surrounding ridges and valleys. The trail is popular for its accessible yet challenging terrain and rewarding vistas of the coastal ranges.
Tunnel
~2 min drive
Demanding 15.69-mile trail with 3,061 ft gain—a full-day adventure for experienced hikers.
Rattlesnake
~4 min drive
Steep 4.8-mile climb with 2,000 ft gain in Rattlesnake area.
Caliente
~19 min drive
Short, easy hike near Caliente with minimal elevation gain.
Cold Spring
~7 min drive
Challenging 18.85-mile backcountry trek with 3,471 ft elevation gain.
West Fork Cold Spring
~6 min drive
Accessible foothill trail with creek drainage and moderate elevation gain.
Tequepis
~25 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile hike with 326 ft elevation gain near Tequepis.
Matias Potrero
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.43-mile backcountry hike with 1,427 ft elevation gain.
Gibraltar
~10 min drive
Steady moderate climb with mountain views near Santa Barbara.
Mission Pine
~31 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb through pine forest with 500+ ft elevation gain.
San Ysidro
~10 min drive
Strenuous 8.94-mile climb with 3,772 ft elevation gain near San Ysidro.
