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Mission Santa Barbara – Natural History Museum loop from Santa Barbara

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Mission Santa Barbara – Natural History Museum loop from Santa Barbara

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5.0

(8438)

10,353

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Mission Santa Barbara – Natural History Museum loop from Santa Barbara

02:22

27.3km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

Mission Santa Barbara

Highlight • Religious Site

Well preserved and restored mission, with a large church and museum that can be visited for a fee.

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2.10 km

Natural History Museum

Highlight • Monument

This is a good start and finish place for a run if you're wanting to explore the Mission Canyon & Upper State areas by foot. The museum itself focuses on …

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14.2 km

Featuring thrilling downhill riding along cliffside switchbacks, Gibraltar Road unveils nonstop panoramas of Santa Barbara and the coast for mountain bikers as they zip down the mountain. The bird's-eye coastal …

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

4.36 km

594 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

277 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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