The best running trails in the Santa Ynez Mountains
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Last updated: November 3, 2025
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1. Inspiration Point via Jesusita Trail — Los Padres National Forest
11.1km
01:31
390m
390m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
runners
2. Carpinteria running loop via Carpinteria State Beach
7.23km
00:49
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
3. Inspiration Point — Los Padres National Forest
5.85km
00:47
250m
250m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
12
runners
4. San Antonio Creek Trail — Santa Barbara
4.93km
00:37
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
5. Romero Canyon loop — Los Padres National Forest
9.28km
01:15
420m
420m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
9
runners
6. Cold Springs East Fork loop — Montecito
3.39km
00:36
200m
210m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4
runners
7. Rattlesnake Canyon Loop – Los Padres National Forest
11.6km
01:28
540m
540m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
8. Sweetwater Trail run — Lake Cachuma Recreational Area
7.87km
01:00
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
9. Gaviota Wind Caves run via Beach to Backcountry Trail
4.27km
00:29
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
10. Canyon loop — Los Padres National Forest
6.94km
01:05
330m
330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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