Hike in the local mountains and wilderness areas of Kern and Tulare Counties all year round. We hike on trails, scramble, climb peaks, go cross country, snowshoe and backpack.   Beginners are welcome.

The Santa Barbara County Hikers Meetup Group was founded to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Our intention is to allow you to hike at whatever pace works best for you, however we have sometimes been accused of having "fast paced" hikes. Please keep that in mind and read the hike descriptions carefully, (particularly the overall distance and elevation gain).  Most of our hikes in Santa Barbara County head uphill fast, so consider your personal conditioning l …

The SB Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects. Organized by leaders from the Santa Barbara Trails Council, Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers,  SB County Outdoor Foundation and Los Padres Forest Association, we coordinate trail volunteer projects throughout the county.