5-Peaks Challenge Begins February 1st, 2026!
The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is excited to announce the 2026 edition of the 5-Peaks Challenge! Beginning in February, we invite you to challenge yourself to hike five local peaks in Santa Barbara County, promoting individual health and well-being, connection to nature, and fun. The challenge will run until Thursday, May 1st, 2026!
Prizes:
Every 5-Peak summiteer will receive a frameable certificate and a sticker created explicitly for the Challenge, and will be honored on the Trails Council’s social media. Please join the 5-Peak Challenge! Participants who complete five climbs will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate. The winners’ prizes will be awarded at a Trails & Ales event in early May.
Hiking Events:
You can take on these peaks on your own or join SB County Hikers (http://sbhikers.org/) for a guided group hike. We’ll be offering hikes regularly, so keep an eye on the Trails Council-sponsored SB County Hikers to see what’s coming up. These hikes have been filling up quickly, so we recommend signing up early!
Ready to take on the Challenge?
Sign up here: 5-Peaks Challenge sign up
Do you still have questions? Email explore@santabarbaratrails.org or call 805.708.6173. We’ll keep updating this page as we hear from more participants.
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