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Caroline Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Redlands, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Caroline Park'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.
Quiet park with winding trails for hiking, plus native flora, benches, and valley views.
What runners say about Caroline Park
“There were mature examples of the oaks, pines, elders, grasses, bushes and wildflowers that made early California so beautiful.”
“Nice and peaceful with trails,lots of cute bunnies and large beautiful grass area to do yoga, picnic or read a book.”
You would have never known this place was here being that it is nestled in between homes. Beautiful homes. It is so quiet and peaceful. Every turn is what you see pictured. Once you get a minute to see how the trail goes you can work up a good sweat.
Such a quiet and peaceful park with easy, dirt trails with variety of plant species and flowers. It is soo peaceful and relaxing. You can actually hear the birds chipping. Plenty of greenery and actually can be perfect for a picnic or a chill spot or to meditate. It also has beautiful views with nice, big houses.
Nice and peaceful with trails,lots of cute bunnies and large beautiful grass area to do yoga, picnic or read a book. Especially beautiful around sunset!
Caroline Park is a wonderful place to see a wide range of California native plants. The trails are very easy to navigate and the views are spectacular.
Trail conditions & character
“If you are looking for a family friendly hiking trail, with views like no other, and is clearly loved, and looked after then please hit this park up!”
“Nice and peaceful with trails,lots of cute bunnies and large beautiful grass area to do yoga, picnic or read a book.”
“it is also dog friendly as long as your pet is leashed and doggie bags are provided along the trail for your dogs diddly💩doo.”
“There is a huge grassy hill that has a great elevated view of Redlands outside of the hiking trails that offer various paths.”
“The one star missing is because there's lots of ants, no bathrooms (that I could find), and parking isn't great.”
“The one star missing is because there's lots of ants, no bathrooms (that I could find), and parking isn't great.”
Plan your run at Caroline Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofredlands.org
- Phone(909) 798-7572
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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