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Crafton Hills Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Yucaipa, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Crafton Hills 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.

Open 24hScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about Crafton Hills Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beautiful ,Clean trail with pretty veiws”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Small park with a scenic dirt walking path, picnic tables, basketball courts, and children's play area.”

Small park with a scenic dirt walking path, picnic tables, basketball courts, and children's play area. Restrooms.. even porta potties..would be beneficial.

★★★★☆ — Candice , Nov 2025

Very nice park but no bathroom. The opening to the trail is there too.

★★★★★ — Susan , Apr 2022

This is a nice little place to go for a local hike. There are plenty of trails available from easy to moderate and you really have no fear of getting lost.

★★★★★ — Richard , Jan 2020

Amazing hike! It's well kept up and clean. Many different paths to take for easy to more difficult hikes.

★★★★★ — Jamie , Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 75 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Beware, there are no bathrooms if you have little ones.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Small park with a scenic dirt walking path, picnic tables, basketball courts, and children's play area.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Crafton Hills Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteyucaipa.org
  • Phone+1 909-790-7460
  • 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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Crafton Hills Park

33570 Brandon Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.