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Devil's Canyon – Matias Potrero Trail loop from Lower Oso Picnic Site

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United States

California

Santa Barbara County

Devil's Canyon – Matias Potrero Trail loop from Lower Oso Picnic Site

Hard

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Devil's Canyon – Matias Potrero Trail loop from Lower Oso Picnic Site

03:34

36.0km

980m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.8 km

Gibraltar Dam

Highlight • Structure

Gibraltar Dam is located above the confluence of Devil’s Canyon and Santa Ynez River, in a remote part of Los Padres National Forest. It was built with the purpose of …

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25.3 km

Devil's Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Devil’s Canyon is a deep and narrow canyon, with a creek flowing in between, which you may need to cross a few times, oak trees are all around, and be …

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25.8 km

Eagle's Nest and Nattas Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

28.2 km

Matias Potrero Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a very enjoyable and not-so-popular trail, surrounded by lush vegetation and with amazing landscape views. The trail is easy to follow and offers views of Blue Canyon, Camuesa …

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36.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

12.8 km

7.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

12.8 km

4.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Devil's Canyon

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