Seven Falls

Santa Barbara County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Santa Barbara County, California
Access status: Trail organization route and parking documented; creek scramble
The walk: About 3.4 miles return
Ground & access: Creek-bed route with rock hopping, creek crossings and light scrambling. Not a maintained trail for the final section. Poison oak reported.

Santa Barbara County Trails Council: Seven Falls Hike

Santa Barbara County Trails Council says the route starts on Tunnel Road and follows the Jesusita Trail for about 200 yards before dropping into the west fork of Mission Canyon. The easiest way to the falls follows the creek bed, with rock hopping, creek crossings and light scrambling. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

End of Tunnel Road via the Jesusita Trail and the west fork of Mission Creek to Seven Falls

Santa Barbara County Trails Council gives 3.4 miles out and back with 856 feet of elevation gain. Not measured here.

Creek-bed route with rock hopping, creek crossings and light scrambling. Not a maintained trail for the final section. Poison oak reported.

Where to start

Park legally at the end of Tunnel Road. The Trails Council says tickets are frequently issued for improper parking. Space is limited.

Timing & water

Seasonal flow. The Trails Council says the falls usually have water in spring and summer; current conditions not verified.

Before you go

No fee or permit is mentioned in the reviewed sources; not confirmed by the land manager.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Santa Barbara County, California.

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