Los Padres Traverse (CA)

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

44.2 miles (71.2 km) · 5,649 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Los Padres Traverse (CA) is a 44.2 mile route in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The course features 5,627 feet of elevation gain and 7,973 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 7.2 miles, gaining 2,129 feet. The course averages 131 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 11.7 out of 10, placing it in the 70th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring California's mountain terrain.