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Mission Canyon

Inspiration Point – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
California
Santa Barbara County
Mission Canyon

Inspiration Point – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

Hard

4.5

(8565)

16,871

hikers

Inspiration Point – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

02:42

8.17km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.13 km for 685 m

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2.92 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reaching this aptly named pinnacle requires mountain bikers to power through hot, exposed switchbacks, but sweeping sights of the stunning Santa Barbara coast as a payoff provide motivation to push …

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2.99 km

Hiking up to Inspiration point gives you great views of the surroundings and the Santa Barbara coastline. The trail has some shady areas, but is mostly exposed. Considering it’s quite …

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4.45 km

Seven Falls

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A perfect sequence of waterfalls with natural pools and lush surroundings, with some pools deeper than others, and depending on the season the waterfalls could have more or less water. …

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4.83 km

Inspiration Point Trail

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Although this hike starts in a residential neighborhood, it quickly heads up into the hills to provide positively inspiring — get it? — views of the Santa Barbara coastline. The …

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8.17 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

681 m

207 m

161 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.66 km

1.20 km

954 m

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