Equestrian Trail Updates — September 2026 Happy Fall Y'all!
Cancelled!!! More Mesa Trail Ride
The More Mesa Trail Ride in Santa Barbara previously scheduled for Sunday, September 27th has been cancelled. Unfortunately, logistics for a number of horse trailers and a safe place to prepare for the ride are not available. The trailheads to More Mesa may be available for one or two trailers however, the area is so popular that there may or many not be trailer parking when you arrive at any one of the trailheads. The lack of trailer parking has been brought to the attention of the Santa Barbara County Trails Council and the County Riding and Hiking Advisory Committee. When the property is acquired for public use, trailer parking will be one of the design elements considered in the future.
Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan and
The Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan (RMP) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released on June 26, 2026 and the public comment period ended on August 10th. You can review the SYVR comment letter below:
The RMP and Recreation Benefit Program will help guide recreational development throughout Santa Barbara County for the next 10–20 years, including many projects that could affect the Santa Ynez Valley.
Public input gathered over the past five years has shown that the Santa Ynez Valley has an adequate trail system both now and for the future, along with strong and consistent community support for maintaining and expanding equestrian trail opportunities.
CRAHTAC Meeting, Monday September 14th
The Santa Ynez Valley Trail Comments are on the CRAHTAC agenda for Monday September 14th, 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Planning Commission Hearing Room 123 East Anapamu St Santa Barbara CA.
This is all the information we have on the discussion at this time so there will be more to come on our comment letter and the reaction from the County.
If you are interested in attending or listening to the CRAHTAC meeting:
You may view the Agenda at https://cosantabarbara.app.box.com/v/CRAHTAC-AgendaAndMinutes/file/2452138171192
You may also attend the meeting in person or via the Zoom Webinar: https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/j/1659531300
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