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Obern Trail (Atascadero Creek) – Obern Trail loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara County

Obern Trail (Atascadero Creek) – Obern Trail loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

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(2542)

7,142

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Obern Trail (Atascadero Creek) – Obern Trail loop from University of California, Santa Barbara

01:29

14.5km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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1.78 km

Goleta Beach State and County Parks

Highlight • Beach

This is a county run park located a stone's throw away from the University of California Santa Barbara. The park features a long wooden pier, plenty of sand, picnic benches, shady trees, café and public toilets.

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3.21 km

Obern Trail (Atascadero Creek)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A network of paved hiking and biking trail connects Santa Barbara with the University campus at Isla Vista and beyond

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4.43 km

Atascadero Creek dirt trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Unpaved dirt track along the seasonal creek, partially parallel to the paved Obern Trail

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7.29 km

Obern Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a really nice portion of bike path. Such a pleasure to ride here.

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13.7 km

University of California - Santa Barbara

Highlight • Settlement

Possibly one of the best located University campuses for catching a wave between classes

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

161 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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