Supporting Santa Barbara County Trails

Since 1969, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council has dedicated itself to working with local government agencies and other organizations on the development of a safe and sustainable trail network, acquisition of new trails and support for volunteer trail maintenance programs.

SBTC plays a key role in bridging the differences among trail user groups as we work to expand trail access through long range planning, exploration and GIS mapping efforts. SBTC is looking for interested members of the public to join with us in bringing effective representation for the trail user community and to build a powerful voice for those who love our local trails.


THIS WEEK'S
GALLERY



Paul Cronshaw takes a trip to the top of the
mountain, in this case Arlington Peak,
to enjoy its astounding view.

FEATURED HIKE

fircanyon

A winter hike down Figueroa Mountain's Fir
Canyon provides a variety of possibilities.


SANTA BARBARA
WILDFIRE



Recent wildfires have prompted a closer look
at the need for us to take on a more proactive
role in defining what it means to live on the
edge of the wildland urban interface.

INTEPRETIVE
TIDBITS



SBTC takes a look at various aspects of
Santa Barbara's Natural History.
This week features the Mountain Wall.



TRAILS COUNCIL IN ACTION

February 27, 2010
Front Country Trail Map Posted. SBTC has made an 11x17 map of the front trails available for download.

February 24, 2010
SBTC Winter Newsletter is Available. Download the most recent edition of Trail Access and get the latest info about what's happening on the trails. Now expanded to 16 pages.

January 1, 2010
Online Map Service Started . SBTC begins posting maps on the website, including fire history maps.

December 31, 2009
Exploring an Historic Trail. SBTC volunteers walk the Arroyo Burro Trail on the last day of 2009 to take a close-up look at what we can do to help open up access to this historic trail.

December 15, 2009
Coal Oil Reserve at UCSB. SBTC helps rebuild the Pond Trail as part of a large project of a habitat restoration project being conducted by UCSB.

November 10, 2009
 Goleta in the News. Tuesday November 10, SBTC hosted a trails workshop at the Goleta Community Center with more than 60 attendees participating. Learn more about the workshop and what's happening with Goleta trails.

October 2, 2009
Exploring New Trail Options-Weekday Warriors. Beginning in October, members of SBTC are out exploring new trail access possibilities, surveying trails and looking for new routes to the Santa Ynez crest. See the Warriors in Action and if you have an interest in joining us, email us to add your name to our Weekday Warriors list.

September 14, 2009
SBTC begins work on the Oak Grove Trail at the Douglas Preserve to remove old asphalt and restore the trail to a more natural condition.