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Brentford Nature Reserve Trail

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Brentford Nature Reserve 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.

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PavedOpen 24h

What runners say about Brentford Nature Reserve Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Wow as my neighbor told me, this one trail can take you through numerous parks for kids. It runs along the Lincoln Crossing and Sterling shopping centers, under the 65 overpass along the creek, behind Nathan Dubin park, crosses Ferrari Ranch, hits Aitken Park, and ends on Groveland/Joiner!

★★★★★ — Thuy , Aug 2024

Ingram Slough Creek running through natural grassy area with new paved paths. Relaxing spot for bird watching, walking the dog, or even some light fishing

★★★★★ — Mark , Jan 2022

An amazing paved trail take you for miles of walk It wasn’t hot, busy or noisy . Watch for wildlife including snakes and have water with you

★★★★★ — Owen , Jun 2023

Loved walking my dog there. Friendly people and pets. Beautiful and well maintained. Location met to be happy place.

★★★★★ — Richard , Aug 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“An amazing paved trail take you for miles of walk It wasn’t hot, busy or noisy .”

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Plan your run at Brentford Nature Reserve Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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 Brentford Nature Reserve Trail

Lincoln, California

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Running trails near Lincoln

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Pete Demas Park

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Auburn Ravine Park

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Nature preserve with a paved trail, a creek, wildlife, and a popular dog park.

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Twelve Bridges Southcreek Trailhead

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McBean Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,044 reviews

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Relaxed park featuring a play area with swings, a sandbox and a skateboard park, as well as a pool and a fenced-in playground.

2.1 miles away

Joiner Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 238 reviews

Lincoln, CA

Dog-friendly

13-acre park with a wetland area, plus ball fields, a baseball diamond and play areas.

2.1 miles away

South Creek Wilson Park Trail Head

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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.