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Donlon-Calavares Ridge Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Dublin, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Donlon-Calavares Ridge Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Donlon-Calavares Ridge Trail
Not your typical trail, but a memorable one none the less. By entering on the Dublin Grade side near hwy 580, the parking area is fairly good sized, and there are restrooms at the trail head as well.
Plan your run at Donlon-Calavares Ridge 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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