The best running trails in Placer County
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2,349
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292
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Last updated: October 23, 2025
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1. Western States Trail loop — Auburn State Recreation Area
49.1km
06:29
1,330m
1,330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
37
runners
2. Beals Point Campground to Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop — Folsom
14.6km
01:35
210m
210m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
3. Truckee River Trail run — Placer County
12.0km
01:14
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
30
runners
4. Tompkins Memorial Trail loop run — Placer County
6.84km
00:48
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
23
runners
5. Beals Point via American River Bike Path — Placer County
11.8km
01:14
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
20
runners
6. Foresthill Bridge to North Fork Dam — Auburn
7.36km
01:07
360m
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
19
runners
7. Dollar Point to Tahoe City
9.66km
01:01
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
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8. Foresthill Divide Loop run — Auburn State Recreation Area
16.6km
02:10
400m
400m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
19
runners
9. Five Lakes — Tahoe City
7.71km
01:06
320m
320m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
runners
10. Granite Bay to Doton's Point — Folsom Lake
10.4km
01:14
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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