Biking

Mountain bike riding is permitted only on designated forest roads and trails. Riding is not permitted inside designated Wilderness areas and some "Front Country" trails. 

Challenging routes can be found for all skill levels, but the more spectacular rides should be attempted by the experienced cyclist. Route information is available at each Ranger District.

Practice Good Stewardship of our Trails / Roadways:

You can help to take good care of our trails and roadways so that others may enjoy these areas for years to come by practicing some of the following actions:

Check in advance with the local Ranger Station for the latest trail and riding conditions.

Always announce your presence to others when you need to pass and yield to hikers and horseback riders.

Stay on the designated routes in order to help prevent erosion and habitat destruction.

Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.

Do not operate your bike or cycle on unauthorized trails or roadways.

Safety While Biking:

Ride the appropriate bike for trail conditions.

Wear your protective gear, such as: helmets, pads, gloves, and reflective clothing.

Recognize changes in the weather and be prepared in advance.

Always carry water and other emergency items, should you get stranded on a trail.

Be courteous and remember that you are sharing the trail or roadway with other forest users, which may included motorized vehicles on designated OHV routes.

Enjoy your ride!

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Alamar Trail 26W06

The majority of this trail is located inside the Dick Smith Wilderness and links the Mono Creek drainage to the Sisquoc River watershed at Alamar Saddle. From the southern wilderness boundary, the…

Arroyo Quemado Trail 31W18

The Arroyo Quemado Trail 31W18 is a scenic 3.43-mile trail near Goleta in Santa Barbara County. The trail starts at West Camino Cielo Road 5N19 and connects to the Baron Ranch County Park Loop Trail

Ballinger Campground

Site Open

Badlands terrain - All Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use area. There are 13 campsites. 9 sites are available on the reservation system.  3 campsites are on a first-come, first- serve basis.In…

Ballinger OHV Trails 24W09.06 - 24W09.54

The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles,…

Benchmark OHV Trail 15E09

Green Diamond. Least difficult.  Open to Motorcycles/ ATVS/4WD.This trail is a level easy-going route. It dead ends for 4x4s where it intersects with the Mare Springs trail.

Big Falls Trail 14E02

Located just north of Lopez Lake, this trail will lead you to a beautiful 80-ft waterfall. This is a hike through the Santa Lucia Wilderness, following Big Creek until you reach the waterfall.…

Big Rocks OHV Trail 17E10

Blue diamond. More difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.The trail is primarily used by 4x4s and ATVs. It is located on the main ridge top and intersects with the Jack Springs route.

Branch Creek OHV Trail 17E09

Blue diamond. More difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.This route provides access to Buck Springs Campground, parallels the Big Rock route and offers a loop ride.

Buckhorn Ridge OHV Trail 31W14

Blue diamond. More difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.This trail was originally a road before it was converted to an OHV trail. It connects from La Brea OHV Road (11N04.3) off of Miranda Pine…

Burnout OHV Trail 16E21

Black Diamond. Most difficult. Open to Motorcycles only.This lengthy trail offers a wide variety of trail experiences for the intermediate and advanced riders. It traverses over ridge tops with nice…