What we’re about
Welcome to Santa Barbara County Hikers!
We all benefit from free access to the extensive network of trails throughout our coastal mountains, along the Gaviota coastline, in the Santa Ynez Valley, and across the spectacular Santa Barbara backcountry. The County’s trail system is a community resource at its best when it is maintained and regularly put to use.
Although we do not charge to join our Meetup group, each hike we take reminds us that the community resource we love is also a community responsibility. There are many ways to fulfill that obligation. One way is to join the Santa Barbara County Trails Council: http://sbtrails.org/join/. Another is to volunteer for trail projects: http://sbvoluneers.org.
Your membership supports our recreational hiking program, trail maintenance program, and the planning and construction of new trails in Santa Barbara County for all users. In addition, you will receive a local hiking trail map pack as a new member.
Thanks for joining Santa Barbara County Hikers, and now join us for a hike for fun, fitness, and the incredible beauty surrounding us!
Happy trails,
Mark Wilkinson
Executive Director
Santa Barbara County Trails Council
http://sbtrails.org/links
PS. Special thanks to Curt Cragg for founding Santa Barbara County Hikers over a decade ago.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- GET FIT FOR FALL - Turkey Trot ChallengeThird Window Brewing Co. , Santa Barbara, CA
Join us for a month-long hiking challenge to raise funds for the trails in Santa Barbara County. Run, walk, or hike as much as possible in November. Can you raise $100 and get fit? Donations can be dedicated to one of the following Trails Council projects:
- Midland School Trails Fund (temporarily closed due to fire)
- Franklin Trail Fund
- Baron Ranch Trail Fund
- All Trails Fund
When: November 1st to the 30th, 2024
HOW IT WORKS
🔸 Register: Sign up for the challenge for free with Challengehound and track your miles.
🔸 Walk, Run, or Hike: Track your hikes using your favorite fitness app or device.
🔸 Fundraise: Ask friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor your hikes. (download form)
🔸 Celebrate: Join us for a celebratory awards ceremony on December 5th.PRIZES: Participants have nine ways to win prizes.
🔸 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for raising the most money. Top prize to be announced.
🔸 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for logging the most miles. The top prize is a $100 gift Certificate.
🔸 Attend our celebration and win one of three door prizes. The top prize is a $75 gift Certificate.All nine winners will receive a turkey in addition to the above prizes. Participants who log 50 miles or more will receive a Turkey Trot 50-mile sticker.
Sign up today and start hiking for a good cause!
For more info, visit: https://sbtrails.org/7th-annual-turkey-trot-challenge/
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