Near Arroyo Burro Trail
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Near Arroyo Burro Trail
Looking down the coast from the bluffs above More Mesa Beach.

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Arroyo Burro Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Hike from Arroyo Burro County Park to More Mesa Beach along the Santa Barbara coastline.
3.6
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.61mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
25ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
15ft
High Point
1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start this trail by hiking up the coast from the Arroyo Burro County Park. Along this portion of the trail there was once a Chumash village, and archeological digs have discovered a plethora of artifacts. There are also tide pools along the trail during low-tide periods that showcase numerous sea creatures. After roughly 2 miles of hiking along the beach, the trail will bend slightly and you'll pass the Hope Ranch Beach Club. Soon you'll come across the peaceful More Mesa Beach, which is relatively isolated compared to other beaches in the area. There is a particularly rocky point on the upper part of More Mesa Beach that marks the end of the Arroyo Burro Trail. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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