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California Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Carson City, Nevada · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from California 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.
What runners say about California Trail
A great trail through town to ride the bike or walk ( or whatever your method of paved trail traversing is...) there is a cow gate between Roop and the freeway underpass of the trail. It's open but just have to go through the gate. Which closes so the cows 🐄 don't get out.
Great bike and walking trail along a canal with cool birds. Trail goes to the wetlands. Only draw back is that it is next to the freeway.
Trail is newly renovated. It's very smooth. Super beautiful with all the flora fauna and wildlife! !
It's a paved path no real bells or whistles. It has some historical facts along it but that's it
Trail conditions & character
“Super beautiful with all the flora fauna and wildlife!”
“A great trail through town to ride the bike or walk ( or whatever your method of paved trail traversing is.”
Plan your run at California 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 |
Running trails near Carson City
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
