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View from Franceschi Park – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

View from Franceschi Park – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

Hard

5.0

(6690)

9,950

riders

View from Franceschi Park – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

06:29

85.9km

2,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Los Padres National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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808 m

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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1.54 km

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Preserved and reconstructed sections of the old 1782 Royal Spanish and Mexican military fort

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4.14 km

Mission Santa Barbara

Highlight • Religious Site

Well preserved and restored mission, with a large church and museum that can be visited for a fee.

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7.17 km

View from Franceschi Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, you get an awesome panoramic view of the city.

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17.8 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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66.7 km

Cold Spring Arch Bridge - National Landmark

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice uphill towards Santa Barbara if you don't want to drive over the highway (which is possible with a bike). On the way up you pass the bridge. The street has almost no traffic and is very quiet.

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85.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

15.8 km

10.5 km

9.44 km

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.7 km

15.7 km

12.9 km

890 m

705 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

27°C

19°C

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View from Franceschi Park – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

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View from Franceschi Park – Gibraltar Road loop from Santa Barbara

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Gibraltar Road

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