The best running trails in California
4.6
(1299)
140,571
runners
8,257
runs
Last updated: November 28, 2025
5.0
(10)
1,564
runners
11.1km
01:09
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(7)
459
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(6)
325
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
309
runners
12.3km
01:16
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(2)
306
runners
10.8km
01:07
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
229
runners
7.98km
00:55
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
225
runners
4.94km
00:30
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
(1)
211
runners
14.1km
01:27
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
187
runners
18.7km
01:56
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
201
runners
6.12km
00:40
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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