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.
Healthy People Healthy Trails map
​
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.​
