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Bair Island State Marine Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Redwood City, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Bair Island State Marine Park'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.
Nature preserve with views of the bay & adjacent wetlands also known for hiking, kayaking & birding.
What runners say about Bair Island State Marine Park
“Beautiful little strip of reclaimed shoreline.”
Great place. i wish there was security there. last time i was there i seen a man who was talking to a camera... and i accidently got in his way and he tried swinging the camera stick at me. i apologized and tried to run. He started calling me racist names. i hope i do not run in to this guy again.
Great location for water sports, bird watching, and a light hike. There is also a new playground nearby for little kids
This place has looonng trails good for running. Overcast a lot,so good place to go during summer. Restrooms on the far right close to the apartments.
A nice and serene place – it's a boardwalk in a wetland where you can see a lot of birds.
Trail conditions & character
“Trail is flat, wide, and hard packed but not paved.”
“A nice and serene place – it's a boardwalk in a wetland where you can see a lot of birds.”
Plan your run at Bair Island State Marine Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewildlife.ca.gov
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