Jesusita Trail – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

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Jesusita Trail – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

Moderate

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Jesusita Trail – Inspiration Point Trail loop from Mission Canyon

04:43

15.8km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 923 m for 61 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.31 km

Ruins

2.59 km

Jesusita Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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7.88 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.95 km

View of Santa Barbara Coastline from Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.10 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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14.0 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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