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Chamise Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Palo Alto, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Chamise Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Chamise Trail
It’s definitely harder than easy trail. Be prepared. Not the hardest but has an elevation for most of the trip.
Mild, 0.9 mile, mostly shady trail that takes you to the lake. Nice overlook area along the way
Was there 6-7 yrs ago, pleasant experience! Beautiful hiking trail not far from Palo Alto
Plan your run at Chamise Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Phone(650) 329-2423
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