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Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Coalinga, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation 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 Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail
“This is a beautiful place for make cappuccino in the morning, house abbandoned and bunnys”
“The fire did devaste most of the pines oaks and junipers, nice trail nevertheless and easy to follow.”
The views from on top of Kreyenhagen Peak are amazing! Round trip is 4.6 miles with an easy elevation gain of 1400 feet. The trail has been recently refurbished with new trail markers, widening and debris cleared on the trail from the recent Coalinga Mineral Springs Fire. It was easy to stay on trail!
Had the place to myself. Not updated at all, so not for the faint hearted. It's a 5 mile hike to the top and back what a view it is. Great place to enjoy some silence and boy do I mean silent. Don't miss the opportunity to go.
Went for the trail which was great. The campground is run down and creepy.
Lots of wildflowers this time of year March. The fire did devaste most of the pines oaks and junipers, nice trail nevertheless and easy to follow. Peaceful the whole way only saw two other groups. Lots of sun exposure definitely take a hat and sunscreen. 5 mi round trip to the peak.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful place for make cappuccino in the morning, house abbandoned and bunnys”
“The trail has been recently refurbished with new trail markers, widening and debris cleared on the trail from the recent Coalinga Mineral Springs Fire.”
Plan your run at Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteblm.gov
- Phone+1 831-582-2200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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