LOMPOC HIKE & BIKE
LOCAL TRAILS
1. Surf Beach Shoreline Walk
1.5 mi, Out and Back
Easy walk through sand dunes between Surf Beach and Ocean Park. Healthy People Healthy Trails map
2. Vandenberg SFB Trails
Multiple trails on Vandenberg SFB. See vandenbergfss.com/fitness for ODR base trail maps.
3. Burton Mesa Ecological Trail
1.5-2.5 mi, Loop/Out and Back
Multiple trails not well marked through maritime chaparral, oak woodlands, savannas, coastal sage scrub, meadows, and grasslands. Healthy People Healthy Trails map
4. Lompoc Water Tower Trail
4.5 mi, Loop/Out and Back, Elevation Gain 393 ft
Hike up to the water tower on the back side of the La Purisima Mission. Beautiful views of Lompoc Valley.
5. La Purisima Mission Trails
3 mi, Loop
Part of La Purisima Mission Historic State Park and home to 25 miles of hiking trails spread over 2,000 acres.
Healthy People Healthy Trails map
6. Vista de la Cruz Trail
0.6 mi, Out and Back, Elevation Gain 154 ft
Steep climb but beautiful views from the top.
7. Miguelito Park
Out and Back
Multiple walking trails, mostly easy. Well maintained park with plenty of gnarled oaks draped in moss.
8. Hancock College Bike Path
1.8 mi, Out and Back, Elevation Gain 101 ft
Paved path good for road biking and walking. Trail connects Hwy 1 north of Santa Ynez River to Ken Adam Park near Hancock College Lompoc Campus.
9. River Bend Bike Park
0.3 mi, Loop
Flat perimeter loop around the River Bend Bike Park.
10. Riverbend Bike Path
3.6 mi, Out and Back
Paved multi-use trail for hiking and biking along the river between River Bend Bike Park and College Ave, with an offshoot connecting to Central Ave.
11. River Park
0.33 mi, Loop
Trail around River Park, off Hwy 246.
12. Beattie Park
1 mi, Loop
50-acre park with winding fitness trail and a gazebo located at the highest point in the park.
13. Stone Pine Mural Walk
2 mi, Loop
Walk along sidewalks to view vintage architecture, historic treasures, and colorful murals in the heart of the City of Lompoc.
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14. West End Path
3 mi, Out and Back
Paved path between South O St/Olive Ave and North V St/Pine Ave. Popular path for dog walkers.
15. Bodger Trail/Lookout Point
1.5 mi, Out and Back, Elevation Gain 446 ft
Expansive, panoramic, 130 degree views of Lompoc Valley.
