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Placer County

The best running trails in Placer County

301runs

5.0

(13)

2,553 people ran here

Running in Placer County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Placer County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Western States Trail loop — Auburn State Recreation Area
Expert

06:29

49.1km

Intermediate

01:35

14.6km

Intermediate

01:14

12.0km

Intermediate

00:48

6.84km

Intermediate

01:14

11.8km

Expert

01:07

7.36km

Intermediate

01:01

9.66km

Expert

02:10

16.6km

Expert

01:06

7.71km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    1

    06:29

    49.1km

    7:54/km

    1,330m

    1,330m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    59

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. 2

    01:35

    14.6km

    6:29/km

    210m

    210m

    Intermediate

    36

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3

    01:14

    12.0km

    6:11/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    32

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. 4

    00:48

    6.84km

    7:05/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    31

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  6. 5

    01:14

    11.8km

    6:17/km

    60m

    60m

    Intermediate

    22

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. 6

    01:07

    7.36km

    9:04/km

    360m

    360m

    Expert

    21

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. 7

    01:01

    9.66km

    6:17/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    18

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. 8

    02:10

    16.6km

    7:51/km

    400m

    400m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    18

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. 9

    01:06

    7.71km

    8:30/km

    320m

    320m

    Expert

    18

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10

01:14

10.4km

7:10/km

60m

60m

Intermediate

15

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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