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Courdet Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasanton, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Courdet 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 Courdet Trail
“Great trail, a tough climb but some great views and lots of shade.”
“It starts with a relatively steep climb, but then it's mostly shaded with views of the city of Pleasanton along the way.”
Courdet Trail is a scenic 3.9-mile trail in the East Bay that gains about 1,000 feet in elevation. It starts with a relatively steep climb, but then it's mostly shaded with views of the city of Pleasanton along the way.
Routes r uphill many places.. Hiking starters may feel difficult to reach top, ve hiking stick in handy. Castleridge trail head is the entrance..
Great trail, a tough climb but some great views and lots of shade. Trail is in good shape and mostly smooth.
great local trail. steady incline upwards. beautiful in the spring when the grass is green. took my elderly mother and i about 3hours round trip from the parking lot to/from the top of the hill. wear hiking boots cus it's dusty.
Trail conditions & character
“April 20, 2025 good hike 1000 feet elevation game 2 miles up 2 miles down”
“There are 37 parking spaces at the Castle Ridge Trail Parking Lot, and street parking is also available, but it's best to go early.”
“Great trail, a tough climb but some great views and lots of shade.”
“It starts with a relatively steep climb, but then it's mostly shaded with views of the city of Pleasanton along the way.”
Plan your run at Courdet 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Running trails near Pleasanton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Castleridge Trailhead -- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
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Uphill hiking trail featuring views of the surrounding area, along with a lush landscape.
Augustin Bernal Park
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Bernal Community Park
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