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Annie Bidwell Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Chico, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Annie Bidwell Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Annie Bidwell Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Took a little stroll down the Annie Bidwell Trail, and let me tell ya… she’s got curves like the canyon she rides above. One minute you’re skirting the rim with views of Big Chico Creek sparkling below, the next you’re wandering past a beautiful golf course, where you can catch wildflowers or wedge shots.

★★★★★ — Marc , Jun 2025

So pretty! An excellent place to hike or run with gorgeous views of the river and canyon!

★★★★★ — Caitlin , May 2022

One of the classic trails in upper bidwell park, its a great place to ride your bike, go bird watching , or most other outdoor activities

★★★★☆ — Sam , Jun 2025

I love hiking this trail!!! Beauty, slight challenge...great way to start my day!

★★★★★ — Merri , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“An excellent place to hike or run with gorgeous views of the river and canyon!”

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The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Annie Bidwell Trail

S Rim Trail, Chico, CA 95928

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