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Clark-Boas Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in El Sobrante, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Clark-Boas Trailhead'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 Clark-Boas Trailhead
If you like hiking in wide open spaces, this 4 star is for you. The view is wonderful, but the wind can get strong, and there isn't a ton of shade to start out. There are no garbages, no benches, no bathrooms, and no water. It's right above a little private school, and be careful not to park in their lot.
It is an ok trail head. Pretty steep but if you persist the view at the top is stupendous. I've done the hike many times. Quiet, not many people. You get a view of the whole bay area.
Somewhat challenging hiking trail. Steep sections and can be very muddy after raining. Great views once you hit the top.
Good place to take a hike...nature is beautiful. Notbtoobmuch to share. Of you like peace and fresh air plus nature then hiking is the thing for you here
Trail conditions & character
“The view is wonderful, but the wind can get strong, and there isn't a ton of shade to start out.”
“Pretty steep but if you persist the view at the top is stupendous.”
“There are no garbages, no benches, no bathrooms, and no water.”
Plan your run at Clark-Boas Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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