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Santa Ynez Mountains

Santa Ynez Mountains

The best MTB trails in the Santa Ynez Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Santa Ynez Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Santa Barbara County. To help you experience the best the …

Last updated: November 15, 2025

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1. Romero Canyon Trail loop — Los Padres National Forest

16.1km

02:09

750m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Gaviota Peak & Trespass Trail – Gaviota State Park

10.6km

01:30

580m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Inspiration Point loop from Upper State

17.5km

01:45

550m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Camuesa Connector Trail loop from Santa Ynez

16.9km

02:13

470m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Gibraltar Road loop from Montecito

32.4km

02:39

940m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Romero Canyon Trail loop from Montecito

27.7km

03:09

1,080m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Arroyo Burro Trail loop from Santa Ynez

17.1km

02:01

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lower Romero Trail loop from Mission Canyon

9.28km

01:17

460m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Gibraltar Road loop from Upper State

31.3km

02:51

1,020m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Climb to top of citrus farm – QAD loop - View of Loon Point loop from Carpinteria

44.5km

02:28

280m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Santa Ynez Mountains

1. Romero Canyon Trail loop — Los Padres National Forest

2. Gaviota Peak & Trespass Trail – Gaviota State Park

3. Inspiration Point loop from Upper State

4. Camuesa Connector Trail loop from Santa Ynez

5. Gibraltar Road loop from Montecito

6. Romero Canyon Trail loop from Montecito

7. Arroyo Burro Trail loop from Santa Ynez

8. Lower Romero Trail loop from Mission Canyon

9. Gibraltar Road loop from Upper State

10. Climb to top of citrus farm – QAD loop - View of Loon Point loop from Carpinteria

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