Santa Cruz
11.3 mi
Distance
3,543 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 33m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Santa Cruz unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 412 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 1,205 ft |
| End | 11.4 mi | 874 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Eastern Goleta Valley, CA · about 7 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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Imported route
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