Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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19.7 km

View of the Pacific Ocean from West Mountain Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

West Mountain Drive is a great paved road that runs along the hills behind Santa Barbara. As you pedal along, you are treated to great views of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean.

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32.4 km

Gibraltar Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While zipping down Gibraltar Road there are fantastic views down the Santa Barbara coast. At Rattlesnake Park keep an eye open for the Hanglider launching pad right off the road …

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37.0 km

La Cumbre Peak

Highlight • Summit

Nice view over Los Padres National Forest. The climb up to the peak is challenging, but it is worth the effort for the great vistas.

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44.2 km

San Marcos - Painted Cave Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tackling the legendary climb via Old San Marcos Pass Road and then Painted Cave Road near Santa Barbara rewards you with stunning coastal and mountain views, but demands a massive …

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64.5 km

Obern Trail - Cieneguitas Creek section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Start of the mostly dedicated bike trail, with some short parts on quiet residential streets, following seasonal streams (arroyos)

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65.2 km

Modoc Preserve

Nature Reserve

81.4 km

Cabrillo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of the linear park along the coast with a nice dedicated bike trail that connects Chase Palm Park with Andree Clark Bird Refuge and other protected green spaces.

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82.7 km

Trail along Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Dedicated off-street bike trail along the large pond with ocean views

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84.6 km

Butterfly Beach Santa Barbara

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful less visited beach in the eastern wealthy suburbs of Santa Barbara

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98.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.4 km

38.2 km

8.31 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.9 km

19.0 km

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 April

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