Montecito has 23 hiking trails. These trails range from 0.6 to 23.4 miles in length. The most popular trails are Montecito Peak - Cold Spring Trail, Hammonds Meadow Trail and Forbush Flat Trail. Trails.com member Keith Z. recently completed Forbush Flat Trail. See all Montecito trails.
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Saddle Rock Loop
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Montecito, CA
From East Mountain Drive, this popular day trip ascends the southern flank of Saddle Rock to the Edison service road through ...
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2 miles
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From East Mountain Drive, this popular day trip ascends the southern flank of Saddle Rock to the Edison service road through ...
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Puerto Suelo
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Montecito, CA
This 3-mile route leads from the Don Victor–Madulce junction on the banks of Pine Creek to a small gap (the route’s namesake) ...
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3 miles
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This 3-mile route leads from the Don Victor–Madulce junction on the banks of Pine Creek to a small gap (the route’s namesake) ...
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Indian-Poplar Trail
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Montecito, CA
From Bluff Guard Station along the Big Pine–Buckhorn Road, this upper portion of trail 26W08 descends along Indian Creek ...
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6.4 miles
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From Bluff Guard Station along the Big Pine–Buckhorn Road, this upper portion of trail 26W08 descends along Indian Creek ...
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Indian Creek Trail
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Montecito, CA
This entry details the lower half of noncontiguous sections of trail 26W8, from Romero-Camuesa Road near the Mono/Indian ...
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12.4 miles
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This entry details the lower half of noncontiguous sections of trail 26W8, from Romero-Camuesa Road near the Mono/Indian ...
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Alamar Trail
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Montecito, CA
This route is described south to north and leads from the Loma Pelona/ Don Victor Fire Road along Alamar Canyon to the Alamar ...
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6.4 miles
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This route is described south to north and leads from the Loma Pelona/ Don Victor Fire Road along Alamar Canyon to the Alamar ...
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Buena Vista Loop
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Montecito, CA
This loop trip links several shorter Montecito trails in a counterclockwise direction through riparian trails and dirt service ...
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2.8 miles
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This loop trip links several shorter Montecito trails in a counterclockwise direction through riparian trails and dirt service ...
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San Ysidro Canyon
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Montecito, CA
This route leads along San Ysidro Canyon to San Ysidro Falls (passing numerous fantastic wading pools along the way), and ...
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3.7 miles
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This route leads along San Ysidro Canyon to San Ysidro Falls (passing numerous fantastic wading pools along the way), and ...
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Girard Trail
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Montecito, CA
Named for local trails and preservation advocate Edward “Bud” Girard, the Girard Trail descends from the Edison Catway to ...
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0.6 miles
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Named for local trails and preservation advocate Edward “Bud” Girard, the Girard Trail descends from the Edison Catway to ...
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McMenemy
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Montecito, CA
From the San Ysidro Trail, the McMenemy Trail cuts westward across the foothills of Montecito, connecting with the Girard ...
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2.1 miles
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From the San Ysidro Trail, the McMenemy Trail cuts westward across the foothills of Montecito, connecting with the Girard ...
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East Fork Cold Spring and Montecito Peak
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Montecito, CA
From the Cold Spring Trailhead, this moderately strenuous trek follows the cool riparian trail alongside the main and east ...
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9.2 miles
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From the Cold Spring Trailhead, this moderately strenuous trek follows the cool riparian trail alongside the main and east ...
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Tangerine Falls
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Montecito, CA
This popular and moderate hike leads to the base of Tangerine Falls through the very lush riparian trail along Cold Spring ...
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2.6 miles
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This popular and moderate hike leads to the base of Tangerine Falls through the very lush riparian trail along Cold Spring ...
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Cold Spring Canyon West
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Montecito, CA
This moderately strenuous ascent along the West Fork of Cold Spring Creek leads through lush riparian trail and then climbs ...
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4.4 miles
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This moderately strenuous ascent along the West Fork of Cold Spring Creek leads through lush riparian trail and then climbs ...
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Forbush-Mono
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Montecito, CA
From Cold Spring Saddle, the Forbush-Mono route follows a historical northward route along drainages to the Santa Ynez/Mono ...
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3.4 miles
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From Cold Spring Saddle, the Forbush-Mono route follows a historical northward route along drainages to the Santa Ynez/Mono ...
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Mono-Alamar and Alamar Hill Trails
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Montecito, CA
The Mono-Alamar Trail follows Mono Creek and then Alamar Creek upstream to the edge of the Dick Smith Wilderness.
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23.4 miles
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The Mono-Alamar Trail follows Mono Creek and then Alamar Creek upstream to the edge of the Dick Smith Wilderness.
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Forbush Flat Trail
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Montecito, CA
Forbush Flat is an inverted hike. Dropping 1000 feet in elevation in 1.5 miles means the climb out will be fairly steep. ...
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1.5 hours, or overnight backpack
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3 miles
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Forbush Flat is an inverted hike. Dropping 1000 feet in elevation in 1.5 miles means the climb out will be fairly steep. ...
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Hammonds Meadow Trail
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Montecito, CA
The Hammonds Meadow Trail strolls through a forest of palm and eucalyptus trees with tall, flowering bougainvillea bushes. ...
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1 hour
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2 miles
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The Hammonds Meadow Trail strolls through a forest of palm and eucalyptus trees with tall, flowering bougainvillea bushes. ...
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Ennisbrook Park
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Montecito, CA
The Ennisbrook Trail (also known as the San Ysidro Creekside Trail), in the heart of Montecito, meanders through an oak, ...
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1.4 hours
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2.4 miles
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The Ennisbrook Trail (also known as the San Ysidro Creekside Trail), in the heart of Montecito, meanders through an oak, ...
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Montecito Peak - Cold Spring Trail
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Montecito, CA
This hike leads to Montecito Peak, a bald, dome-shaped mountain with a 3,214 foot summit and a diameter of about 50 feet. ...
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2 hours
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4 miles
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This hike leads to Montecito Peak, a bald, dome-shaped mountain with a 3,214 foot summit and a diameter of about 50 feet. ...
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Cold Spring Canyon - West Fork to Tangerine Falls
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Montecito, CA
The hike up Cold Spring Canyon passes numerous cascades, pools, and waterfalls as the trail parallels the creeks. The forested ...
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2 hours
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3.5 miles
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The hike up Cold Spring Canyon passes numerous cascades, pools, and waterfalls as the trail parallels the creeks. The forested ...
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Cold Spring Canyon - East Fork to Montecito Overlook
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Montecito, CA
The hike up the East Fork of Cold Spring Canyon follows Cold Spring Creek through an alder, bay, and oak forest. Between ...
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1.5 hours
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3.2 miles
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The hike up the East Fork of Cold Spring Canyon follows Cold Spring Creek through an alder, bay, and oak forest. Between ...
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McMenemy Trail
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Montecito, CA
The McMenemy Trail is a connector trail between San Ysidro Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon. The trail leads over the ridge ...
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3 hours
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5.5 miles
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The McMenemy Trail is a connector trail between San Ysidro Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon. The trail leads over the ridge ...
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San Ysidro Canyon
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Montecito, CA
The San Ysidro Trail heads up picturesque San Ysidro Canyon along the cascading San Ysidro Creek. The steep, narrow, upper ...
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2 hours
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3.7 miles
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The San Ysidro Trail heads up picturesque San Ysidro Canyon along the cascading San Ysidro Creek. The steep, narrow, upper ...
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Romero Canyon Trail
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Montecito, CA
The Romero Canyon Trail follows Romero Creek up a narrow, secluded, shady canyon past pools and a waterfall. The hike returns ...
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3 hours
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6 miles
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The Romero Canyon Trail follows Romero Creek up a narrow, secluded, shady canyon past pools and a waterfall. The hike returns ...
