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2,986 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-432 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-355 ft
Altitude change
1,094 ft
Altitude min
1,449 ft
Altitude max
1,448 ft
Altitude start
1,093 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-58.2%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
2,149 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time
Girard Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMontecito Foothills
Santa Barbara, California -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerLos Padres National Forest
Fast & flowy downhill trail with a few short technical features.
Hikers are frequently encountered on this trail and occasionally horses. Please ride with a bell. Bells are located at the trailhead of San Ysidro Trail off of Park Lane.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 24, 2026
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(34.457840, -119.631270)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girard
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Where is Girard located?
Girard is located in Montecito Foothills, Santa Barbara, California, United States. It is part of the Montecito Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.45784, -119.63127.
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How hard is Girard?
Girard is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Girard?
Girard has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 432 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,094 ft to 1,449 ft.
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How long is Girard?
Girard is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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