1.7 hr
Overview
The Camuesa Connector trail runs from the Big Pine/Buckhorn road down to Paradise Road along the Santa Ynez River. From the start, the trail is fun all the way. <br><br>After a short descent from the Big Pine/Buckhorn Road the trail levels out and begins to climb slightly. Quickly about half a dozen switch backs grab your attention. All the turns are ride-able but most intermediates will walk a few. Once a clear high point is reached the real fun begins!<br><br>The trail twists and turns its way from the high point down to the river. Smooth fast sections are mixed with tight turns and slower rocky areas. It's all fun with just a few short uphills thrown in for good measure.<br><br>After an exposed rocky section followed by some final turns in the woods you'll reach the river bed. This crossing can be wet or dry depending on the season but it is rarely very deep. Once across the paved paradise road is just up a short hill.
Trail Stats
6.3 km
93 m
703 m
327 m
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Photos
This is the start of the Camuesa Connector Trail, it will be on your right. 19 Oaks is another 0.5 mile on the left.
This is the start of the Camuesa Connector Trail, it will be on your right. 19 Oaks is another 0.5 mile on the left.
Despite the Rey Fire, life finds a way!
Despite the Rey Fire, life finds a way!
At the trailhead after recent heavy rains.
At the trailhead after recent heavy rains.
Start of 2nd downhill, some of the flowy-er dirt in SB county.
Start of 2nd downhill, some of the flowy-er dirt in SB county.
Canyon view
Canyon view
SBMTV on another work and ride. Check out SBMTV.org if you wanna dig!
SBMTV on another work and ride. Check out SBMTV.org if you wanna dig!
Cruising across a hill side
Cruising across a hill side
Riding the Camuesa Connector
Riding the Camuesa Connector
A little over half way on the connector, looking south towards Santa Ynez River, Arroyo Burro North and Rancho Oso, 3 really fun sections remaining!
A little over half way on the connector, looking south towards Santa Ynez River, Arroyo Burro North and Rancho Oso, 3 really fun sections remaining!
Meadow looking back at Upper Camuesa trailhead
Meadow looking back at Upper Camuesa trailhead
Camuesa connector upper trailhead on a sunny winter morning.
Camuesa connector upper trailhead on a sunny winter morning.
Must all good things have end?
Must all good things have end?