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A fun place to ride near downtown Santa Barbara and the beach.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

100%

Singletrack

408' 124 m

High

180' 55 m

Low

2' 0 m

Up

228' 70 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Downhill · Drops/Jumps · Flow · Views

Overview

Elings has a variety of trails from the beginner to advanced rider. This, the most popular trail in the park, is the downhill trail on the south side.

Need to Know

The best way to access this trail is to park at the south side lot at Elings and climb up the eastern or western access trails to the plateau.

Description

This trail was built and is maintained by Sage Trail Alliance. It is always safe, sees many users of all ages and skill levels, and has good sight lines. There is only one short steep section, otherwise it is very approachable, with a stable soil riding surface. It also has nice views out to the ocean the entire time, making a truly a stunning place to get a ride while in Santa Barbara.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kevin Fox with improvements by Dillon Osleger

Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 18 votes

#1

in Elings Park

#7533

Overall
  3.9 from 18 votes
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Recommended Route Rankings

#1

in Elings Park

#439

in California

#7,533

Overall
48 Views Last Month
5,818 Since Feb 2, 2014
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Photos

Top of the downhill track viewpoint
Sep 1, 2020 near Santa B…, CA
Favorite Elings DH Trails.
Apr 17, 2022 near Santa B…, CA
Elings Park featuring the DH and West Trails
Feb 18, 2021 near Santa B…, CA
Elings Park - MTB DH Trail 22 Aug 2020
Aug 23, 2020 near Santa B…, CA
Riding across the top of Elings Park
Feb 2, 2014 near Santa B…, CA
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Check-Ins

Oct 31, 2021
Colin Ristig
Handful of small jumps. Berms need some love, fun ride though
Dec 23, 2020
Salvador Avila
Dry and loose
Oct 14, 2020
Michael Clark
Aug 22, 2020
Hector Ortiz
Aug 11, 2020
Nicolas Hofmeister
0.9mi
Aug 2, 2018
James M
Jun 27, 2017
Anthony Pieroni
0.7mi
Nov 15, 2016
Brad Anderson
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