The best running trails in Madera County
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Last updated: November 8, 2025
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1. Red Rock Falls via Lewis Creek Trail — Sierra National Forest
5.34km
00:40
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
2. Starkweather Lake Trail — Inyo National Forest
8.11km
01:10
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
runners
3. Shadow Lake via Shadow Creek Trail — Ansel Adams Wilderness
12.2km
01:40
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Goat Mountain Lookout — Sierra National Forest
13.0km
01:48
450m
450m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
5. Corlieu Falls via Lewis Creek Trail — Sierra National Forest
3.93km
00:32
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
6. Minaret Lake via Minaret Creek Trail — Ansel Adams Wilderness
21.6km
02:58
720m
720m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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7. Goat Mountain Trail — Sierra National Forest
15.9km
02:07
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Minaret Falls via Pacific Crest Trail — Ansel Adams Wilderness
4.44km
00:33
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Rainbow Falls via Pacific Crest Trail — Ansel Adams Wilderness
9.38km
01:11
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Graveyard of the Giants Trail — Nelder Grove Historical Area
13.3km
01:47
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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