Cold Spring Trail Wash Out Repair

Corey examining the damaged and narrow trail from Feb storms

Corey prepping the wash out for a rock support wall

All ready for trail users and the next big storm

First Rattlesnake Of The Year - Cold Spring Trail, 2/28/16

Cold Spring Trail Partially Re-Opens Following The Gibraltar Fire - Details Below

 Cold Spring Trail has reopened between the lower trail head and Montecito Peak only.  Trail between Montecito Peak and Camino Cielo Rd. is an active fire zone at this time and closed until further notice.  

Photos taken during the fire from the Riviera and from Cold Spring Trail  following the trail's re-opening.

Morning of 10/29

  Phos Chek dropped via jetliner

Not a worry in the world

 10/29 PM, Montecito Peak to the right

Cold Spring Trail on 11/1

View from Montecito Peak couple months back

Today

Closed portion of Cold Spring Trail as seen from Montecito Peak, 

multiple slides are just some of the issues on this section of trail

Fire fighters mopping up on the perimeter

National Public Lands Day 2015 on Cold Spring Trail was a success!

You may notice that Cold Spring Trail got a little more user friendly this past weekend.  This was thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers, local trail organizations, on this City, County, and USFS sponsored event.

Tread Reclaiming

The Trail Head

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National Public Lands Day - UPPER Cold Spring Trail, 9/26/15

Cold Spring Trail Erosion Control

Lack of water drainage features on Cold Spring Trail began to cause a deep channel to form.  Front Country Trail Coordinator Chris Orr worked in cooperation to prevent future damage by adding water drains along the trail in key spots.

Cold Spring Trail showing water damage

 Lack of drainage

Chris Orr finishing off a drain

Before

After, knicks line the trail

More problem areas

A new knick

Red Rock 50 Trail Run

Congrats to all that participated in the Red Rock 50 for 2014!

Runners on the Hot Springs Connector Trail

More about the Red Rock 50

See The Unofficial Photo Album Here

State Trail Day, Cold Spring Trail 2014

State Trails Day 2014 on Cold Spring Trail was a great success.  Two miles of trail was cleared of nasty poison oak, low hanging brush and made more sustainable.  Special thanks to the agencies and all the volunteers who made this event possible!

The Rest of the photos

State Trails Day - Cold Spring Trail April 12th!

Santa Barbara's Last Snow of 2012

Snow dusted the peaks of Santa Barbara, one last time for 2012. 1-2 inches fell on the highest parts, making for more postcard like photos to send all your friends. Happy New Year from the Multiuse Trails Coalition!

First Tracks on Tunnel Trail



View of Goleta from La Cumbre



La Cumbre Picnic Area

 

La Cumbre Lookout

 

Cathedral and Arlington Peaks

 

Los Padres National Forest

 

Welcome to La Cumbre Peak

 

Camino Cielo Rd

 

Forbush Trail

 

El Deseo Ranch

Cold Spring Trail Fire Damage Repaired

Cold Spring Trail burn area has been repaired thanks to the Multiuse Trails Coalition. Much of the trail in the burn area had to be dug out and a new tread constructed. Water drainage structures were repaired to prevent further erosion in this area too. Enjoy!

The Trail Before



The Trail After



Before



After

Water Bar Before and After



Cold Spring Trail Fire Recovery Project 11/17/12

Learn How You Can Help!

National Public Lands Day 2012 A Success!

National Public Lands Day 2012 on Cold Spring Trail brought out an enthusiastic crowd ready to get dirty and make the trail better for all to enjoy.  Brush was trimmed back off the trail and water bars were opened up to prevent any further erosion from winter rains.  It was hot, it was dusty, but volunteers left knowing the trail was a much better place than it has been.  This event was sponsored by the USFS, City of SB, County of SB, along with REI, SB Mtn Bike Trail Volunteers, and the Multiuse Trails Coalition.

 

 

 

Volunteers gathering around Cold Spring Trail Head

 

Taking a break and enjoying the view along the trail

 

Opening up water bars is dirty work

 

Post work BBQ provided by SB Chicken Ranch