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Bigfoot Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Yucca Valley, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bigfoot Trail'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.

Open 24hMile markers

A 5-mile trail with more than 800 ft of elevation gain amid desert scenery dotted with Joshua trees.

What runners say about Bigfoot Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Relaxing fun trail and hiking. Great scenery. Adventure Hummer Tour was great.

★★★★★ — Steve , Mar 2018

If your looking for something fun but challenging this is the hiking trail for you with beautiful scenery and wide life. ( keep your eye open to see the wildlife or you miss it )

★★★★☆ — Tony , Jul 2025

Almost died out here in 100+ degree weather. Those 5 miles were not fun. I’m not bitter tho so 5 stars

★★★★★ — Diego , Jun 2025

Great hike! Love the views. If you love being outside and hiking then you will enjoy this one.

★★★★★ — Patrick , Oct 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 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.

📏 Mile markers 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Bigfoot Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitebigfoottrail.org

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Bigfoot Trail

Yucca Valley, California

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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.