La Cumbre Peak – Butterfly Beach Santa Barbara loop from Carpinteria

La Cumbre Peak – Butterfly Beach Santa Barbara loop from Carpinteria

Hard

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La Cumbre Peak – Butterfly Beach Santa Barbara loop from Carpinteria

05:53

103km

2,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.5 km

View of the Pacific Ocean from West Mountain Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

West Mountain Drive is a great paved road that runs along the hills behind Santa Barbara. As you pedal along, you are treated to great views of Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean.

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38.1 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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42.7 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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69.4 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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70.1 km

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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85.5 km

Chase Palm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large waterfront park with a winding trail among lawns and palm trees, and a more direct dedicated bike trail on the other side along the beach

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86.4 km

Cabrillo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of the linear park along the coast with a nice dedicated bike trail that connects Chase Palm Park with Andree Clark Bird Refuge and other protected green spaces.

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89.5 km