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SaveGoleta trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Baron Ranch and More Mesa.
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- Mountain Bike
4 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 2
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 26, 2026
Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 625 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,519 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,528 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 14
- Completed Counter
- 316
Sub Regions
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Baron Ranch
- 2
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More Mesa
- 1
Popular Goleta Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,810 ft • 10 ft • 75 •
Nice trail (actually two that run parallel and intersect frequently, which is nice to swerve around hikers) with epic views of the ocean and mountains.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 2,623 ft • 9 •
Long trail going from the creek up to the ridge with stellar views the whole time. Great place to practice tight switchbacks.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 756 ft • 1 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Goleta Mountain Bike
Videos of Goleta Mountain Bike
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0:33 |
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May 24, 2016
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2:35 |
813 |
Apr 17, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Quemado | Aug 16, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | MarkCycles | ||
| Loop Trail | Aug 16, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 16, 2026 | Unknown | MarkCycles | ||
| Bluff Trail | May 19, 2022 @ 12:53pm May 19, 2022 | Dry | dkkerr |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenKe3PY | wishlist | trail | activity #106027527 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 10:28pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| dkkerr | add | report | activity #104641034 and 1 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 10:28am Sep 26, 2026 |
| MarkCycles | add | report | activity #101662807 and 1 more | Aug 16, 2026 @ 3:03pm Aug 16, 2026 |
| Swingset | comment | trail | activity #98010947 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 11:43am Jun 28, 2026 |
| Mustcamp | add | report | activity #97233349 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 10:38pm Jun 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | went to the top. Switchback nirvana. This... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 11:43am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good place to do trail maintenance | Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:10am Jan 4, 2026 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Isla Vista Pumptrack | skill park | Goleta | |
| More Mesa Dirt Jumps | skill park | Goleta |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Velo Pro Cyclery GoletaBike Shop
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Bicycle Bob’s In GoletaBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 4 | 9 miles | 610 ft | 2 miles | 2,503 ft | #11,834 | #374 | 14 | 9 | 6,822 | ||
| Horse | 2 | 8 miles | 587 ft | 1 mile | 2,444 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Hike | 9 | 11 miles | 627 ft | 2 miles | 2,520 ft | #8,237 | #291 | 9 | 426 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 11 miles | 627 ft | 2 miles | 2,520 ft | #8,050 | #275 | 9 | 232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Goleta?
Goleta has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Goleta?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Goleta are:
- Bluff Trail (0/5)
- Line #2 (0/5)
- Arroyo Quemado (0/5)
- Loop Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Goleta?
Check the Goleta trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Goleta?
The longest trail in Goleta is Arroyo Quemado at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Goleta?
The best hiking trails in Goleta are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Goleta?
The best trail running trails in Goleta are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Goleta?
Goleta has a total of 9 trails. Of those, 4 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Goleta to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Goleta?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Goleta is Arroyo Quemado with 2,623 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Goleta?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Goleta is Loop Trail with 406 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Goleta?
Goleta supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Goleta?
The following bike services are available in Goleta:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Goleta?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Goleta is Arroyo Quemado with an average grade of 7.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Goleta?
The overall region status for Goleta is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Goleta?
The most popular Strava segments in Goleta are:
- Livin' On The Edge (940 athletes)
- Sandy Straight (638 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Goleta?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Goleta are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Goleta?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Goleta are:
- Bluff Trail (0/5)
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