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2.5 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-1,639 ft
Descent
00:27:34
Avg time
-1,615 ft
Altitude change
1,392 ft
Altitude min
3,007 ft
Altitude max
3,007 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-85.8%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
643 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:27:34
Avg time

Arroyo Burro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Ynez Recreation Area
    Santa Barbara, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127204 in Trail Running
    • #120417 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Los Padres National Forest

Shady and flowy single track that makes for a short but very sweet ride. Be mindful of two sharp switchbacks that can come up quick.

Access Info Restricted Access

Trail closed under Forest Service order, unresolved winter storm damage remains. SAGE is working with Forest leadership to restore access to this network.

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Wear a bell to let other trail users know you're coming. Mountain bike access hinges on respecting other trail users.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Jan 7, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter Closed per US Forest Service order
Mar 9, 2025 @ 3:42pm
Mar 9, 2025
 Been years since I rode this, seems rockier now after erosion. The poison oak is poised to grow andd encroach into the trail very soon. Almost...
Dec 26, 2024 @ 9:17pm
Dec 26, 2024
Dec 14, 2024 @ 8:43am
Dec 14, 2024
 Hardly overgrown, nice and clear throughout the whole trail. Pretty dang chunky but still fun and rideable. Lots of poison oak.
Dec 17, 2023 @ 8:13am
Dec 17, 2023
 Good conditions. Loose upper third, but that is probably normal. Lots of colorful leaf clutter on the trail adds to the mystery. Thanks to...
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Avg: 4.45 (14 votes)
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        Directions to arroyo-burro trailhead (34.507970, -119.754870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Arroyo Burro

        ▼ Where is Arroyo Burro located?
        Arroyo Burro is located in Santa Ynez Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Ynez Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.50797, -119.75487.
        ▼ How hard is Arroyo Burro?
        Arroyo Burro is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arroyo Burro?
        Arroyo Burro has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,639 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,392 ft to 3,007 ft.
        ▼ How long is Arroyo Burro?
        Arroyo Burro is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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