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La Cumbre Peak – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

Road cycling routes

Santa Barbara County

La Cumbre Peak – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

Hard

4.9

(7196)

7,197

riders

La Cumbre Peak – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

03:37

56.1km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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8.40 km

Modoc Preserve

Highlight • Trail

The Modoc Preserve trail winds through a lush urban watershed, following a seasonal stream shaded by sycamores and oaks. Tucked between neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, this quiet green corridor offers …

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2

8.63 km

Obern Trail - Cieneguitas Creek section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Start of the mostly dedicated bike trail, with some short parts on quiet residential streets, following seasonal streams (arroyos)

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3

14.1 km

San Marcos - Painted Cave Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tackling the legendary climb via Old San Marcos Pass Road and then Painted Cave Road near Santa Barbara rewards you with stunning coastal and mountain views, but demands a massive …

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4

35.7 km

La Cumbre Peak

Highlight • Summit

Nice view over Los Padres National Forest. The climb up to the peak is challenging, but it is worth the effort for the great vistas.

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5

40.1 km

Gibraltar Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While zipping down Gibraltar Road there are fantastic views down the Santa Barbara coast. At Rattlesnake Park keep an eye open for the Hanglider launching pad right off the road …

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6

55.0 km

State Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Good mix of restaurants, shops and bars, depending if you're just stopping to refuel or stay

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7

55.8 km

MOXI (Wolf Museum of Exploration & Innovation)

Highlight • Monument

Innovative museum with lots of quirky things.

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B

56.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

12.8 km

2.88 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

17.8 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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