The best MTB trails in Santa Bárbara
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Last updated: October 29, 2025
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1. Virilla River Canyon – Japis River loop from San Francisco
69.6km
04:57
1,230m
1,220m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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30
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2. Fallen Bridge of Carrizal loop from Flores
37.0km
02:31
700m
700m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
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3. Tierra Blanca Street – Gravel Road loop from San Francisco
57.1km
04:45
1,500m
1,500m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
riders
4. Mountainbike loop from Flores
25.4km
01:37
380m
390m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
riders
5. El Socorro Lodge – La Paz Waterfall loop from Fraijanes
59.4km
05:21
1,880m
1,880m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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16
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6. Mountainbike loop from Belén
31.0km
02:00
370m
370m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
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7. SJ Sign, Santa Bárbara loop from Jardines
31.0km
01:58
450m
460m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
riders
8. The Curves – Gravel Road loop from Montecito
21.3km
01:49
650m
650m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
riders
9. SJ Sign, Santa Bárbara loop from Alajuela
47.5km
03:39
1,130m
1,130m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
riders
10. Alto Molina – Rancho Redondo Viewpoint loop from Flores
73.5km
05:18
1,540m
1,540m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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