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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

04:10

13.8km

450m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Los Padres National Forest

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1.85 km

Inspiration Point Trail

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Although this hike starts in a residential neighborhood, it quickly heads up into the hills to provide positively inspiring — get it? — views of the Santa Barbara coastline. The …

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3.19 km

View of Santa Barbara Coastline from Inspiration Point

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Hiking up to Inspiration point gives you great views of the surroundings and the Santa Barbara coastline. The trail has some shady areas, but is mostly exposed. Considering it’s quite …

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3.25 km

Inspiration Point

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Reaching this aptly named pinnacle requires mountain bikers to power through hot, exposed switchbacks, but sweeping sights of the stunning Santa Barbara coast as a payoff provide motivation to push …

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8.18 km

Jesusita Trail

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Jesusita Trail transitions through different terrains and is shaded in the beginning by an oak woodland, passing by San Roque Creek, then crosses a field with views of the mountain …

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13.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

3.72 km

3.13 km

1.73 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

5.49 km

1.69 km

901 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

04:10h

13.8km

450m

Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

Inspiration Point Trail

View of Santa Barbara Coastline from Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point

Jesusita Trail

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