Santa Barbara County Trails Council

Join us for a hike with Carpinteria City Council Members Roy Lee and Mónica J. Solórzano on Saturday, Sept 28th. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Tomol Interpretive Play Area, 389 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013

MAP: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/maps/tomol-to-tar-pits-park-trail.pdf

This is a great chance to meet two of Carpinteria's City Council members while enjoying a 2.5-mile walk along the stunning Carpinteria Bluffs Trail (aka California Coastal Trail) to the Harbor Seal Rookery lookout point and back. If raining, we will postpone the event.

WHO: Everyone
WHAT: A walk with Roy Lee and Mónica J. Solórzano
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 28th, at 9:00 a.m
WHERE: 389 Linden Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
WHY: Connect to an Active Life. Connect to the Outdoors.

This community walk is proudly supported by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council and Healthy People Healthy Trails, two local organizations dedicated to promoting outdoor activities and healthy living.

Santa Barbara County Trails Council:
https://sbtrails.org/
Healthy People Healthy Trails:
https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

READY FOR FALL ADVENTURES? Check out the Healthy People Healthy Trails events calendar for exciting group activities like guided hikes, bird walks, and more.

VOLUNTEERS SPRUCE, SMARTEN, AND SPIFF UP TRAIL

Please join us in thanking Otis, Kerry, Mark, Aanjelae, and Gerry for volunteering to snip, clip, and lop away at another La Purisma Mission State Park trail. The stalwart crew took on a popular trail to the mesa on the park's west side. We are especially grateful for the park ranger's planning and hands-on support. Sunshine, cool breezes, and a sense of accomplishment made for a well-spent morning.

If you want to offer support for maintaining trails and updating signs and kiosks at the State Parks, please donate to our trail fund: https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

If you want to volunteer for future trail maintenance days, sign up at https://sbvolunteers.org/

5-TRAILS CHALLENGE

The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 2024 edition of the 5 Trails Challenge! Beginning on August 1st, we challenge you to walk, hike, or run five urban or rural trails to promote individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun.

The Challenge is to explore five trails that are new to you.

PRIZES:

Every 5 Trails finisher will receive a frameable certificate and a sticker created specially for the Challenge and will be honored on the Trails Council's social media. Please join the 5-Trails Challenge!

Participants who verify completing five hikes by Tuesday, September 3rd, will be entered in a drawing for one of five prizes. The winners’ prizes will be awarded at a Trails Council event in Montecito on Saturday, September 8th, 2024.

HOW DO I ENTER THE CHALLENGE?

We will use a simple registration method for this Challenge. Please donate $20 to the Santa Barbara County Trails Council and add "5-Trails Challenge" to the comment line.

The Trails Council is raising funds to repair the Midland School Trails burnt in the Lake Fire. Miles of trails damaged by the Lake Fire need rehabilitation before the fall hiking season and winter storms, so your donation will go a long way in ensuring that everyone can enjoy these revered trails.

LEARN MORE

http://sbtrails.org/5-trails-challenge/

Santa Barbara County Trails Council We support public access and the safe shared use of our beaches, coastal plains, mountains, and vall

The road to Baron Ranch Trails will be closed for part of the day on July 13, 2024. On Saturday morning, the hundreds of goats who have been foraging at Baron Ranch for over two months will be loaded onto trunks. The trailhead parking area will be blocked from morning until mid-afternoon. The goats are heading off to their next fire prevention assignment.

Baron Ranch Trailhead on Google ROAD TO TRAIL CLOSED JULY 13, 2024 FOR PART OF THE DAY - Since the beginning of May, goats have been roaming Baron Ranch doing their job to reduce vegatation as a fire prevention measure. The Golden State Goats company will be moving their herd off the ranch this Saturday July 13. They will be walki...

POISON OAK BRUSHED BACK

La Purisima Mission State Historic Park has an extensive network of trails, and this year's spring rains have dramatically increased native plant encroachment on the trails—including poison oak.

Early on June 29th, State Park Ranger Trevor Scoggins and a small crew of volunteers brushed the Sendero de Los Padres Trail, which climbs the hill on the backside of the historic Mission Church. We cleared brush on both sides of the trail, which is popular with hikers and equestrians.

Trails Council is planning more "trail days" in the fall to widen additional miles of trails that crisscross the national landmark.

If you would like to be notified about the next trail maintenance day, drop us a note at [email protected] or join our outdoor volunteer group at http://sbvolunteers.org/

MORE ABOUT LA PURISIMA MISSION SHP
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=598
https://www.lapurisimamission.org/

PLEASE DONATE
If you want to offer financial support for maintaining trails and updating signs and kiosks at the State Parks, please donate to our trail fund: https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

Recap: HIKE WITH HART

Despite the gray skies, we had a good turnout for this weekend's HIKE WITH HART event at the UCSB North Campus Open Space (NCOS). Healthy People Healthy Trails, the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, and the Trails Council co-hosted the event, which featured a brief talk by Assemblymember Gregg Hart and a two-mile hike. The event highlighted not only the importance but also the profound value of open spaces as we walked through a thriving example of eco-restoration atop the Devereux Slough*

Open spaces are integral to our community. They provide a venue for recreation and benefit the environment in numerous ways, including flood control, carbon sequestration, and habitats for migratory birds. As Mark Wilkinson, the Trails Council's Executive Director, highlighted during the hike, open spaces and trails play a pivotal role in our community, fostering active collaboration by bringing people together to experience personal health and environmental health benefits. Lisa Stratton, Cheadle Center's Director of Ecosystem Management, shared the story of the restoration of the estuary and encouraged everyone to watch the documentary film Bringing Back Our Wetland to learn more about the NCOS story.

The event was not just a hike, but also an open forum for community members, local politicians, environmentalists, and inquisitive minds to engage in a dialogue with Assemblymember Gregg Hart about the importance of creating and maintaining open spaces. As we walked along, we could hear group members involved in conversations about strategies for implementing and protecting the environment in the larger Santa Barbara County.

As community members, we left the hike with an even deeper appreciation for the open spaces we have in our community. These areas, often taken for granted, don't just appear; they are the product of hard-fought advocacy, planning, and management. Another significant takeaway from the event was the sense of community camaraderie. Seeing people from different walks of life come together to share a common passion for preserving and advancing environmental stewardship was uplifting. Hopefully, this community spirit permeated the group with a renewed sense of inspiration and hope for the future of our community and our environment.

*The trailhead is at 6969 Whittier, Goleta, CA 93117

Documentary film Bringing Back Our Wetland
https://vimeo.com/813893043

Healthy People Healthy Trails
https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

Assemblymember Gregg Hart

The blessing of spring rains has left Mother Nature encroaching on Santa Barbara County's trails, including our State Parks. Please join us in volunteering to brush back a few trail segments in the La Purisima Mission State Historic Park. Details posted here:

https://www.meetup.com/santa-barbara-trail-volunteers/events/301785714/

and here:

https://www.facebook.com/lapurisimamission/

🥾Join us for the upcoming Trail Workday on Saturday, June 29th.

📍Meets in Day Use dirt lot at 8 am. Located at 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA.

⚒️Tools will be provided.

🧤Long sleeves, work gloves, sun protection, and water are recommended.

❓For questions, please reach out to [email protected]

SAVE HOT SPRINGS TRAIL

Chances are that you missed the release of the environmental documents issued by the County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Department on May 7th. At first glance, they are about a proposed residence on a hilltop near the Hot Spring Trail. However, the issue is how the developer, with the County's permission, plans to transform the historic rustic trail (on a county-owned right of way) without considering how important the trail is to the community.

Everyone familiar with the trail will find it shocking when reading the environmental report claims the disruption of recreational trail access for thousands of trail users for many months, if not years, permanently removing the riparian canopy and paving over the natural surface pathway on a scenic segment of the trail, as insignificant and easily mitigated.

The Trails Council firmly believes that this complex project raises many issues and warrants an evening public hearing on environmental issues, the adequacy of the environmental documents, and improved public noticing. Your voice is crucial in this process. It is incumbent upon the County to notify the impacted public beyond the legal minimum to ensure that residents and visitors are at least aware of the project. We are asking the County Planning and Development Department to:

• Post the trail with large signs to inform trail users about the project and how to participate.

• Restart the public comment period after the trail has been adequately posted with large signs informing the public about the project and how to participate in the comment process.

• Hold a well-noticed evening public hearing on this environmental document to allow the public to comment and express any concerns and recommendations.

The project undermines the historic character of one of the most heavily used Front County trails and designated environmentally sensitive areas, which concern residents who pride themselves on our area's many pristine hiking trails.

CALL TO ACTION

We urgently need your support. Please take a moment to sign the SAVE HOT SPRINGS TRAIL petition at https://www.change.org/SaveHotSpringsTrail

Your signature is not just a statement of your commitment to preserving our trails and natural spaces; it's a testament to our collective responsibility. Together, we can and will make a difference. It takes less than two minutes. Don't delay. The comment period is closing soon, on June 19th.

MORE INFORMATION

Trails Council Website:
https://sbtrails.org/take-action/save-hot-springs-trail/

The 100-page Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Goerner Project project is at this link.
https://cosantabarbara.app.box.com/s/k04ychmxlsz0o8h850t7bqwk1lkn1yb9/file/1520466230250

The limited recreation and trail user information is in this section: 4.13 Recreation (pages 85-88)

WEDNESDAY: COLD BREWS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

Hey there, adventure hikers! ️

Join us for a celebratory Trails & Ales happy hour to honor the incredible accomplishment of the men and women who have triumphed over the 5-Peak Challenge with grit and determination.

On Wednesday, May 8th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, we'll be at the Anchor Rose in the Harbor for an evening of relaxation, camaraderie, and, of course, delicious brews!

Here's what awaits you:

➜ "5 Peaks" Refreshment: A specially crafted drink commemorating an epic accomplishment.
➜ Seven brews on tap: Lagers, Ales, IPAs, and more
➜ Mingle with stalwart peak baggers: Share stories, swap war tales, and revel in their accomplishments.
➜ Grand Prize Drawing: Enter to win a $100 gift card to help fuel your next adventure!

Take advantage of this chance to raise a glass (or two) to toast the challengers' fantastic achievement! Your presence is invaluable and will make this celebration truly special.

See you there!

P.S. Spread the word to your fellow adventure hikers! The more the merrier!

Venue:
The Anchor Rose Patio
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
theanchorrose.com

Learn more about the 5-Peak Challenge here:
https://sbtrails.org/peak-bagging/

COLD BREWS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

Hey there, adventure hikers! ️

Join us for a celebratory Trails & Ales happy hour to honor the incredible accomplishment of the men and women who have triumphed over the 5-Peak Challenge with grit and determination.

On Wednesday, May 8th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, we'll be at the Anchor Rose in the Harbor for an evening of relaxation, camaraderie, and, of course, delicious brews!

Here's what awaits you:

➜ "5 Peaks" Refreshment: A specially crafted drink commemorating an epic accomplishment.
➜ Seven brews on tap: Lagers, Ales, IPAs, and more
➜ Mingle with stalwart peak baggers: Share stories, swap war tales, and revel in their accomplishments.
➜ Grand Prize Drawing: Enter to win a $100 gift card to help fuel your next adventure!

Take advantage of this chance to raise a glass (or two) to toast the challengers' fantastic achievement! Your presence is invaluable and will make this celebration truly special.

See you there!

P.S. Spread the word to your fellow adventure hikers! The more the merrier!

Venue:
The Anchor Rose Patio
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
theanchorrose.com

Learn more about the 5-Peak Challenge here:
https://sbtrails.org/peak-bagging/

Santa Barbara County Trails Council We support public access and the safe shared use of our beaches, coastal plains, mountains, and vall

🌿 Earth Day: Explore Naples Bluffs with Us

Join us for a scenic hike with Supervisor Joan Hartmann to the Naples Bluffs in celebration of Earth Day and Healthy People Healthy Trails Month in Santa Barbara County. We'll meet at the gate at Naples Access Road and Langtry Avenue. Please RSVP.

WHAT: Nature Hike for 2 miles or less
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, at 10 am - to conclude by noon.
WHERE: 471 Langtry Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 (34.443450, -119.955006)
RSVP: Use this form: https://forms.gle/YjPXSbFT6upMEzt79
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrPuuMRgPbcjvwXF7
HISTORY: https://goletahistory.com/naples

DETAILS: The terrain is rather flat, but climbing through or over a small ranch gate may be required. No beach access is planned. Please bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, and/or a bagged lunch, sunscreen, a hat, and appropriate shoes. Just so you know, there are no restrooms at the location.

SPONSORS:

• Office of 3rd District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan Hartmann
• Healthy People Healthy Trails
• Santa Barbara County Trails Council

DIRECTIONS: From Santa Barbara - go northbound on HWY 101, exit Dos Pueblos Cyn Road, #113. Follow Naples Access Road north, turn left to go under the freeway, then turn left again and drive south toward the parking area. Parallel Park on Naples Access Rd. • Coming from the north - go southbound on HWY 101, exit Dos Pueblos Cyn Road, #113, and turn right to park on Naples Access Road.

APRIL IS HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY TRAILS MONTH
Learn more: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org

CELEBRATE NATIONAL GO BIRDING DAY

Join Ada and Aden on a guided bird-watching hike at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve.

Our permit from the University of California allows us to bring 20 people to the property. We will tour the preserve in two groups. The University requires each person to fill out an Electronic Natural Reserve System Waiver form (DocuSign) in advance. There is no onsite registration. They are very strict.

WHO: Anyone curious about the Salt Marsh
WHAT: A two-hour guided bird-watching hike
WHEN: Saturday, April 27th at 9:00 am
WHERE: End of Estero St, Carpinteria, CA 93013
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ff76NfS8j3jqxPtw9

Here is the link for the NRS waiver form. Please list Ada Ellisman as the group leader.
https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=c17316b7-28e5-4093-a8bc-9b3959558154&env=na3&acct=36d87d60-c882-4887-835a-bc389fb776dd&v=2

Please make sure to RSVP after filling out the form: Txt Mark Wilkinson at 805.708.6173 or email [email protected].

APRIL IS HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY TRAILS MONTH
Learn more: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org

Santa Barbara County Trails Council We support public access and the safe shared use of our beaches, coastal plains, mountains, and vall

OLIVE GROVE TRAIL | HIKE WITH HART

On Saturday, April 6th, more than 60 community members joined Assemblymember Gregg Hart in one of his signature ✭ Hike with Hart ✭ events at the Olive Grove Trail at the Old Santa Inés Mission. The event allowed outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs to engage with Assemblymember Hart while visiting one of Santa Barbara County's many remarkable trails.

Mike Imwalle, a member of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, was on hand to provide enriching details about the Santa Inés Mission Mills and the Olive Grove Trail.

California State Parks District Superintendent Dena Bellman also supported the event in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Trails Council, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, and California State Parks.

“Connecting with nature is not only essential for our well-being but also crucial for understanding and preserving our local ecosystems. I appreciated hearing from constituents, experiencing the beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley, and learning more about the history of the Santa Inés Mission Mills,” Assemblymember Gregg Hart said. “As a member of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, I am committed to preserving our natural resources and increasing public access to the outdoors.”

“I feel like a time traveler when I walk the Olive Grove Trail,” said Trails Council Executive Director Mark Wilkinson. “It’s a great chance to connect with the land and the people who came before us, all under an open sky.”

The event coincided with Healthy People Healthy Trails Month, a campaign to encourage personal health while appreciating and taking care of public parks and open space areas.

✔ Healthy People Healthy Trails Month: https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

WHAT IS THE 5 PEAKS CHALLENGE?

The Challenge is to climb five of the ten peaks listed below. The mountains have been selected to be accessible on a day trip from anywhere in Santa Barbara County. The hikes are intended as a physical challenge, ranging from tough-moderate to strenuous.

What peaks are included in the 5 Peaks Challenge?

• Arlington Peak, 3,258 feet
• Cachuma Mountain, 4,696 feet
• Cathedral Peak, 3,333 feet
• Flores Peak, 3300 feet
• Gaviota Peak, 2,458 feet
• Grass Mountain, 3,685 feet
• La Cumbre Peak, 3,935 feet
• Little Pine Mountain, 4,480 feet
• Montecito Peak, 3,214 feet
• Ranger Peak, 4,660 feet

Every 5 Peak summiteer will receive a frameable certificate and a sticker created explicitly for the Challenge and will be honored on the Trails Council's social media. Please join the 5-Peak Challenge! The first 100 participants to verify five climbs will be entered in a drawing for additional prizes.

Learn more at

https://sbtrails.org/peak-bagging/

TRAIL MAINTENANCE @ GAVIOTA STATE 03/09/24

Join a few trail volunteers to brush trail corridors and help build earthen berms to redirect water on the Ortega and Yucca Trails at Gaviota State Park - Las Cruces side. The trails will be wet and muddy in many spots.

We will meet on Saturday, 03/09/24 at the Northwest entrance to Gaviota State Park. Exit San Julian Road off Hwy 1 and look for the parking lot east of Vista Del Mar Union School.

Arrive by 8:45 am for the tool and safety talk before we begin our project. Pack water and snacks for the day.

We will use loppers to brush the trails and shovels, pulaskis, and McLeods to add small earthworks to the trail tread to aid in erosion control. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, eye protection, gloves, and dress for the weather. The forecast is: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 68F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

All participants must sign a Trails Council waiver to participate in this project. All abilities are welcome. We will provide all tools, supplies, and training.

🔸 PLEASE RSVP to [email protected] -- It helps to know how many to expect -- 10 to 15 is about the right number.

🔸 If you have specific questions, please txt Mark Wilkinson 805-708-6173

🔸 If this date does not work for you, PLEASE DONATE.
We need your support for maintaining trails and updating signs and kiosks at Gaviota State Park, please donate to our trail fund:
https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/

GRAND OPENING | ARROYO QUEMADO TRAIL

Santa Barbara County Trails Council proudly announces the grand opening of the highly anticipated Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch on Friday, February 16th. The trail is a scenic new addition to the Gaviota Coast's recreational tapestry. The ribbon-cutting officially marks the opening of this 6-mile trail, offering stunning vistas, diverse ecosystems, and a chance to connect with the Gaviota's rich natural heritage.

Nestled along the picturesque Gaviota Coast, approximately 13 miles west of Goleta, Baron Ranch boasts 1,083 acres of rugged terrain, vibrant chaparral, and the meandering Arroyo Quemado Creek. The meticulously crafted trail winds through this captivating landscape, inviting hikers, bikers, and equestrians to experience its wonders. Plans to formally open the trail were in process when the Alisal Fire tragically overran the Baron Ranch and the trail network. A combination of severe rain events in the following two years left much to be repaired, at a high cost, due to the fragile post-fire landscape.

The event featured expressions of thanks and gratitude from 3rd District Supervisor Hartmann, Director of Community Services Department Director Jesús Armas, Public Works, Senior Engineering Environmental Planner Joddi Leipner, Trails Council President Otis Calef and Trails Council Executive Director Mark Wilkinson. The event honored all who have worked to make the trail a successful venture.

Key Highlights of the Arroyo Quemado Trail:

➔ A 6-mile trail from Calle Real to Camino Cielo (12-mile round trip) traverses diverse landscapes, including grasslands, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors.

➔ Connection to the West Camino Cielo opens access to vast hiking and biking opportunities within the Los Padres National Forest and Gaviota State Park.

➔ Panoramic vistas provide awe-inspiring experiences overlooking the Gaviota Coast and the Pacific Ocean.

➔ Habitat for wildlife includes birds, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, rattlesnakes, red-legged frogs, and ticks.

➔ Family-friendly, with trail difficulty rated easy for the first mile before gains in elevation generate moderate to strenuous difficulty ratings. Dogs are not allowed on Baron Ranch trails.

The Arroyo Quemado Trail represents a collaborative effort between the Santa Barbara County Community Services Department - Parks Division, County Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, the U.S. Forest Service, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council, Los Padres Forest Association, and dedicated community volunteers. Their combined vision has brought to life this remarkable pathway, enriching the Gaviota Coast and offering endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and environmental appreciation.

Baron Ranch Map: https://sbtrails.org/maps/brt/baron-ranch-trail-map-2023-150.png

Your continued volunteer and financial support help make our community a better place to experience the joy of being outside. Your donation will make a difference. It supports our work to plan, permit, fund, and build new trails:

DONATE TODAY: https://sbtrails.org/our-work/donations/
Thank you!

BARON RANCH BIRD HIKE WITH ADA & ADEN

Hey everyone, come along on our guided bird walk on Saturday, 02/17, hosted by Trails Council and led by Ada and Aden!

We’ll start our walk from the Baron Ranch gate at 9:15 am and travel into the Arroyo Quemado Canyon to observe and learn more about our local feathered friends. Most will consider this an easy walk since the first mile into the county-owned ranch is relatively flat. We will walk about two miles on the bird walk. Binoculars will be provided for the first dozen participants to RSVP.

In January, birders posted sightings of over 50 different birds at Baron Ranch.

• Bushtit
• Brewer's Blackbird
• Dark-eyed Junco
• Yellow-rumped Warbler
• White-crowned Sparrow
• Hermit Thrush
• Wrentit
• Western Grebe
• Oak Titmouse
• Tree Swallow
• and 40 more

All participants can also enter a drawing for their own field guide to Birds of Western North America! All ages and experience levels are welcome. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT BARON RANCH.

WHEN: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM
WHERE: Baron Ranch Trailhead, 14550 Calle Real, Gaviota, CA
SIGN-UP: https://www.meetup.com/santa-barbara-county-hikers/events/299029209/

TRAIL GROUPS HONORED

Today, the County Board of Supervisors issued a resolution honoring community trail organizations for providing emergency repairs and ongoing maintenance of front country trails.

Join us in thanking all the trail groups and the volunteers who help maintain trails in the Santa Ynez Mountains and elsewhere in the County. Their work is never finished.

The text of the resolution reads:
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WHEREAS, the Santa Ynez Mountain Front County Trail System provides a recreation resource of countywide importance essential to the public health and welfare, and these trails were severely damaged during the brutal winter of 2022-2023, which required extensive reconstruction and ongoing maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the community trail organizations performed extraordinary efforts to repair severe damage to the Front County Trail System by funding hundreds of thousands of dollars for trail repairs and organizing volunteer efforts for major trail reconstruction projects and ongoing trail maintenance; and

WHEREAS, these community trail organizations play an essential role in partnering with government agencies to plan, design, construct, and maintain trails in the Santa Ynez Mountains; and

WHEREAS, these community trail organizations led required emergency trail repairs and significant reconstruction of the Front Country Trail system from winter storms and previous natural disasters at a challenging time when government agencies needed to address widespread community damage; and

WHEREAS, these community trail organizations are essential partners to the County and other government agencies in continuing to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for the public; and

WHEREAS, the community trail organizations provide these essential public recreational services to the County and other agencies at limited public expense, greatly benefitting the community by providing high-quality free outdoor recreational activities!

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Santa Barbara County does hereby honor the trail supporting organizations and individuals acknowledged in the TRAILS section of the County of Santa Barbara website for their significant contributions to the recreational opportunities available to residents of the County and visitors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, this 23rd of January, 2024, by a unanimous vote of all members present.

Pictured below from left to right:

• Mike Tarpey, with Sage Trail Alliance
• Ray Ford, with Santa Barbara Outdoor
• Ashlee Mayfield, with Montecito Trails Foundation
• Supervisor Das Williams
• Supervisor Joan Hartmann
• Paul Cronshaw, with Los Padres Forest Association
• Kevin Wallace, with Santa Barbara County Trails Council
• Bryan Conant with Los Padres Forest Association

County Trails Resolution:
https://sbtrails.org/docs/resolution-01-23-24.jpg

County Trails Partners:
https://www.countyofsb.org/4121/Trail-Partners

DOWNED TREE CLEARED BY VOLUNTEERS

Last week, a huge tree fell across the Arroyo Quemado Trail just past the second creek crossing and over 2 miles from the trailhead. Fortunately, Trails Council Board Member Kevin Wallace, with help from Justin Memenas, arrived on Monday to remove the tree. Chances are that few noticed it was down. Please give a shout out to Kevin and Justin for their stewardship.

With this weekend's rain events, we will need 4-5 days for the trails at Baron Ranch to dry out. Much of the trail network is on a clay-dominated terrain, which becomes sticky when wet and is slow to dry out. A good motto to follow is: Wet ground, turn around.

Now is an excellent time to plan next weekend's hike at Baron Ranch.

Baron Ranch Map: https://sbtrails.org/maps/brt/baron-ranch-trail-map-2023-150.png