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Arroyo Burro Trail 27W13

4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Barbara, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Arroyo Burro Trail 27W13's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Arroyo Burro Trail 27W13

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I have split this trail in 2 days so far due to the fact that as I hike I document in pictures. Taking pictures slows you down if that's your goal as I buy keep in mind you will run out of battery life! So many angles, different lighting, watch your step in treacherous areas and foremost have fun!

★★★★★ — Libby , Nov 2020

Quite a steep trail all the way up to Camino Cielo. Nice views of the city and not too many hikers. Ideal for trail running.

★★★★★ — Sergey , Mar 2021

Rode up the fire road and dropped the trail on the backside on an amazing night ride. Awesome mtb trail!

★★★★★ — Rafael , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Arroyo Burro Trail 27W13

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
  • Phone+1 805-724-0079
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Arroyo Burro Trail 27W13

Arroyo Burro Trail, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.