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Bicentennial Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bicentennial 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Tiny community park offering a paved trail, footbridge & grassy area with picnic tables.

What runners say about Bicentennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Don’t get me wrong, it was a beautiful place but the pictures on here that I’m seeing so it’s like a little pond.”

Did I miss something? It was very small and the little trail was maybe five minutes. Don’t get me wrong, it was a beautiful place but the pictures on here that I’m seeing so it’s like a little pond. All I saw was the freeway and beautiful scenery and a small area. As somebody mentioned, there are two picnic tables.

★★★★☆ — Christina , Apr 2023

It's a quite small out of the way park which has 2 poke stops very close to each other. It makes if very convenient to stop, have a bite to eat while dropping a lure or two. Plus it is an extremely short walk to historic Auburn.

★★★★★ — William , Aug 2016

Awesome place to take pictures. We saw several hikers and an event going on... A guy came back with some kettle corn. There are picnic tables, and old relics from the past.

★★★★★ — Zerog , Sep 2022

Great stopping point to walk the dogs when traveling. The park is small but just the tight size to stretch your legs when traveling. My family and pets loved it.

★★★★★ — George , Apr 2019

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 11 mentions

“The main perk is a 3h public parking 9am to 6pm except sunday and a "gold bug stamp mill".”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Don’t get me wrong, it was a beautiful place but the pictures on here that I’m seeing so it’s like a little pond.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“I won’t be back unless someone tells me that there is a pond somewhere close by and I can walk around with my little dog.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Bicentennial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteauburnrec.com
  • Phone(530) 885-8461
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bicentennial Park

1517 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

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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.