Horse Canyon - La Brea Trail
20.8 mi
Distance
2,116 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 59m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Horse Canyon - La Brea Trail is a point-to-point trail in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 21 miles long and gains 2,116 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Los Olivos, California, about 12 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 354 ft |
| High point | 10.2 mi | 969 ft |
| End | 20.8 mi | 323 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Los Olivos, CA · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Santa Barbara County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Nira Campground
5 mi awayLos Padres National Forest
Santa Barbara, CA
Check official pricing12 sitesReservable TentRV No Service
Davy Brown Campground
5.2 mi awayLos Padres National Forest
Los Olivos, CA
Check official pricing13 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedUsually has openings · 8% No Service
Los Padres National Forest Figueroa Campground
6.2 mi awayLos Olivos, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
Mt. Figueroa Campground
6.3 mi awayLos Padres National Forest
Santa Ynez, CA
Check official pricing66 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewedUsually has openings · 3% Some Coverage
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