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California
12.2 mi
Distance
886 ft
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Manzana
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The Manzana Trail is a moderate 12.18-mile out-and-back hike in the Los Olivos area of Santa Barbara County, offering scenic views of the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding chaparral-covered ridges. With nearly 900 feet of elevation gain spread across rolling terrain, this trail provides a rewarding day hike through oak woodlands and grasslands typical of the Central Coast. The route is popular for its accessible length and the opportunity to experience the region's diverse plant communities.
Lost Valley
~4 min drive
Accessible 3.4-mile hike with 1,000 ft gain through scenic Lost Valley terrain.
Big Cone Spruce
~4 min drive
Moderate forest hike through big cone spruce groves with gentle elevation gain.
Mission Pine
~5 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb through pine forest with 500+ ft elevation gain.
Munch Canyon
~9 min drive
Steady canyon climb with 1,290 ft gain over 4 miles.
Sweetwater
~8 min drive
Challenging 12.47-mile loop with 2,984 ft gain in Sweetwater region.
Sisquoc
~7 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile hike with 769 ft gain through Santa Barbara chaparral.
White Rock
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.95-mile day hike with 469 ft elevation gain near White Rock.
Rocky Ridge
~14 min drive
Scenic 11.78-mile ridge walk with moderate elevation gain and panoramic views.
Sunset Valley
~8 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile valley hike with 482 ft gain and scenic views.
Potrero Canyon
~11 min drive
Moderate 5.84-mile canyon hike with 2,344 ft elevation gain.
