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Canyon View Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Canyon View Preserve'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.
Kid-friendly area featuring hiking trails and picnic tables.
What runners say about Canyon View Preserve
“Have always wanted to make my way up to Auburn for some small nooks-and-crannies hikes and I started with this one, absolutely gorgeous hike for all levels!”
“Have always wanted to make my way up to Auburn for some small nooks-and-crannies hikes and I started with this one, absolutely gorgeous hike for all levels!”
The Canyon View Preserve is a great small preserve with about 1.5 miles of total trials. There is a main one mile loop trail and two 1/4 mile spur trails. There are views of the canyon from the beginning of the trail and as it descends some the loop trail goes into a more wooded area with shade and even a creek in the…
This is a short hike with some great views and beautiful riparian habitat. Many large oaks shade the trail as you wind your way through grasslands and near small creeks. Bring a snack and relax at one of several benches and picnic tables in the preserve.
Great little hike! Perfect for kids and beginners. No doggie station so remember your bags. There are lots of little domestic landmines on this trail. The view is meh and at the beginning of the trail. There's no marker for the entrance at the road.
Have always wanted to make my way up to Auburn for some small nooks-and-crannies hikes and I started with this one, absolutely gorgeous hike for all levels!! definitely visit this place! so peaceful
Trail conditions & character
“Have always wanted to make my way up to Auburn for some small nooks-and-crannies hikes and I started with this one, absolutely gorgeous hike for all levels!”
“Soon you will come upon a map and information showing you options including a one mile loop through the preserve.”
“There are views of the canyon from the beginning of the trail and as it descends some the loop trail goes into a more wooded area with shade and even a creek in the spring.”
“Easy walk from the parking lot to the trails and plenty of open space to enjoy and explore.”
Plan your run at Canyon View Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteplacerlandtrust.org
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