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El Capitan State Beach – Cold Spring Arch Bridge - National Landmark loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

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El Capitan State Beach – Cold Spring Arch Bridge - National Landmark loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

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El Capitan State Beach – Cold Spring Arch Bridge - National Landmark loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

05:59

84.0km

1,690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.5 km

El Capitan State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Follow the creek crossing under the coastal Hwy 1 freeway to get to the sandy beach and great bike trail along the oceanfront campground.

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2

18.0 km

El Capitan State Beach

Highlight • Beach

State beach with a protected crescent of sand and a spit that keeps warmer water thanks to the southern exposure. Aniso Trail runs dedicated and car-free from here all the way to Refugio State beach to the west.

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23.4 km

Refugio State Beach

Highlight • Beach

State beach with a protected crescent of sand and pebbles, and a spit that keeps warmer water thanks to the southern exposure. Ariso Trail runs dedicated and car free from …

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59.5 km

Lizard Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

68.5 km

Very nice uphill towards Santa Barbara if you don't want to drive over the highway (which is possible with a bike). On the way up you pass the bridge. The street has almost no traffic and is very quiet.

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84.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

18.2 km

17.0 km

7.99 km

2.82 km

1.82 km

445 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

29.6 km

15.5 km

1.01 km

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