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Azusa Trail Rest Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Azusa, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Azusa Trail Rest Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.

5 miScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Scenic trail system offering hiking and biking options, plus a river for swimming and fishing.

What runners say about Azusa Trail Rest Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (305 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The only downside is the parking lot is rather small and the signs are not well kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful sight if nature especially during the winter months were the local hill are a vibrant green.”

A nice and rather long bike/walking trail along the river bed. Beautiful sight if nature especially during the winter months were the local hill are a vibrant green. You may even see some snow on the nearby mountain. The only downside is the parking lot is rather small and the signs are not well kept.

★★★★☆ — W , Feb 2023

Nice path for walking with family, provided you keep to the walking lanes and watch out for bikes! Yikes!

★★★★☆ — David , Dec 2020

The trail is awesome! Great bike ride. I dare you to go to the beach and back, from Azusa! There's a little creek up in the mountain for you to cool off.

★★★★★ — Hairfreek , May 2020

Great for bike riding! I go weekly and have had no issues with the trail or rest stops. Drinking water accessable and not too crowded. Also easily accessable to the park. Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Ryan , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 305 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 12 mentions

“Beautiful sight if nature especially during the winter months were the local hill are a vibrant green.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“The only downside is the parking lot is rather small and the signs are not well kept.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“This rest area was cool, but it would have been better if there were a restroom.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“From a 5 mile to a 10 mile long trail - for walks, jogs runs bikes, skating- etc for individuals to groups .”

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Plan your run at Azusa Trail Rest Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners

Where to find Azusa Trail Rest Area

8500-8524 San Gabriel Canyon Rd, Azusa, CA 91702

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.