Mountain Biking in Santa Barbara, CA
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One of the most popular mountain bike trails in Santa Barbara.
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You've got two really good options at Romero Canyon: either the moderate fire road or the more difficult single track trail. Whichever you choose, you're sure to have a good workout and some nice scenery.
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A 10-mile ride that is considered a favorite by many mountain bikers in the Santa Barbara area.
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Little Pine Mountain is considered one of the best mountain bike rides in Santa Barbara County. The loop combines a challenging climb with a thrilling downhill and takes several hours to complete.
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A local favorite along the central coast, this ride provides a cruising upper section with a challenging and technical lower portion.
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The Snyder Trail is an out-and-back trail that runs through the heart of the Santa Barbara foothills. While the trail starts and ends on fire roads, the middle portion is full and flowing singletrack.
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137-acres of open space with flat hard packed dirt trails that are perfect for beginner riders.
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This 9-mile out and back trail has some of the smoothest single track in the Santa Barbara region.
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One of the most beginner-friendly mountain bike trail systems in the area.
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This is the largest privately-funded park in America. It offers all kinds of recreational activities not least of which is a great trail system for mountain biking.
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