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Lizards Mouth Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 462 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Barbara, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lizards Mouth Rock'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.
Windy park offering a variety of trails and caves for hikers and climbers.
What runners say about Lizards Mouth Rock
“I finally got to this side of the 154 and to my surprised I found this amazing rock formations, the day was a little over cast but still beautiful and this place was gorgeous.”
“Small easy hike to the rock garden and lizards mouth where you can frequently find folks rock climbing and relaxing to take in the spectacular views.”
If you’re looking for something to do for a couple hours, here is the place. The entrance is not easy to find. GPS (Google map or Apple map) will not take you to the entrance. It’ll tell you you’ve arrived but you’re still in the middle of the road. Just keep driving up. You’ll start seeing views of rocks.
If you enjoy exploring around rocks, in small caves, rock scrambling or rock climbing, this park is always worth a visit. You can spend all day hiking and bouldering until your heart is content, and for serious climbers, there are multiple locations for belaying, rappelling, and some free climbing.
It was a short and easy hike, mostly about exploring interesting rock formations and expansive views. I liked that the rocks were grippy, like sandpaper so they were easy to walk on and climb. It's a great spot to enjoy lunch or some snacks and take in the view.
Just an awesome place to walk around or hike a bit! Very scenic views of the ocean and Santa Barbara! Plenty of exploring the rocks for kids, Plenty of space for everyone! Pretty romantic sunset spot!
Trail conditions & character
“I finally got to this side of the 154 and to my surprised I found this amazing rock formations, the day was a little over cast but still beautiful and this place was gorgeous.”
“It’s a quick hike to lizard mouth rock but there’s a lot of different routes you can take around the area and large boulders to climb.”
“Also there is not a big parking lot (at all) on the road, so my advice is to not go in high season.”
“Easy trails for hikes and kids, and more challenging routes for scrambling allow all skill levels to enjoy this beautiful rocky place.”
Plan your run at Lizards Mouth Rock
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
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 |
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