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Cross Town Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in La Cañada Flintridge, California · Hours vary

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Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Cross Town 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.

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What runners say about Cross Town Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Trail gets very limited use and needs work as there are washed out sections and over growth. But it's a nice escape that's convenient if you are local.

★★★★☆ — Ruwan , Jan 2022

One of my favorite intense trails that is close to home. You can also come in from the other side off hwy 2 at the Ranger station. The side is definitely more of an uphill workout.

★★★★★ — Josiah , Jun 2026

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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.

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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.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitelcftrails.org
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Where to find Cross Town Trail

Cross Town Trail, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

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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.