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Bull Valley Staging Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Crockett, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bull Valley Staging 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.
Hiking area with trails for walking dogs, offering scenic views of the Carquinez Strait.
What runners say about Bull Valley Staging Area
“This is a beautiful place to hike or walk, a perfect place for a picnic tables included.”
It’s a great place to have a short walk with nice views of the Carquinez Strait. There’s also views of the Carquinez Bridge (or bridges) and the Benicia/Martinez Bridge at the other end of the park. There’s a nice Eucalyptus grove.
Great short trail loop to take your dog on and overlook the strait. There’s an overlook to watch trains go by too, if that’s your thing. Relatively shallow in the early parts, but can get steep towards the farther out parts. Current (5/4/2024) warning: Watch for ticks!
Some amazing views of the Carquinez strait; Benicia and the bridge. Unfortunately a fire broke and burned part of the eucalyptus forest and surrounding hills. But still a great place.
It was a really nice walk from here to Port Costa and back. I would give it 5 stars but I didn't see any cows.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to hike & enjoy views of the bay or delta & sunset directly over the bridge during certain months of the year”
“Great short trail loop to take your dog on and overlook the strait.”
“The path can be mostly flat if your not into hills but there are some hills if you’re looking for more cardio.”
“Great short trail loop to take your dog on and overlook the strait.”
“There is a porta-john disguised as a maintenance shed at the trailhead.”
“There is a porta-john disguised as a maintenance shed at the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Bull Valley Staging Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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