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Moser Meadow
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Barbara, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Moser Meadow'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.
What runners say about Moser Meadow
“South Park consists of acres and acres of nature, all of it crowned by the gently beautiful view of our gorgeous and prestigious channel Islands from Moser meadow.”
Elings Park , is huge park, on one side is paragliding area where you can see a beautiful panorama of the city in one side and the other side a beautiful view of the ocean, perfect place for sunset.
If you are looking to visit the meadow it is quickest to enter from the neighborhood (Calle Montilla). Great walking/biking trails but be prepared to share. Also not much shade.
Surprisingly great area. I wish I had a mountain bike. There is plenty of trails and even a few places to sit and rest. Great views too
Trail conditions & character
“South Park consists of acres and acres of nature, all of it crowned by the gently beautiful view of our gorgeous and prestigious channel Islands from Moser meadow.”
“My dog loves this park, is unleashed dog park , but to get here is a annual fee if you walk your dog, the fee is worth it if you walk daily your dog.”
Plan your run at Moser Meadow
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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