Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

Moderate

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Inspiration Point Trail – Jesusita Trail loop from Mission Canyon

04:13

13.9km

450m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Los Padres National Forest

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1.85 km

Inspiration Point Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3.33 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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3.39 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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8.39 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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13.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

3.74 km

3.02 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

5.73 km

5.65 km