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Elephant Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Danville, 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 Elephant Rock'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.
Outdoor destination featuring rock formations, trails and caves, as well as campgrounds.
What runners say about Elephant Rock
“for lazy friend like me arrived by 10am at the Ranger cabin you will see the cloud sea over the valley a beautiful scene”
I like this park. I saw photos in Google and thought it's not a very interesting place. But really I want to go to this park one more time. Here, not only one elephant rock. A lot of rocks. Many places for rest (table,grill), but I didn't see a restroom. Fee for entering $5. I was with my family here.
fun for Most ages. Kids + adults all welcome, Many Many trail types & intensity levels. The views alone are worth the drive! Just GO, no regrets if you appreciate these mini adventures! Heck even campsites available for longer stays :)
The views from Mt Diablo on a sunny winter day are spectacular and the rocks on rock city trail are kids friendly
Signs aren't marked very well. I would recommend a map or an app for trails so you don't get lost.
Trail conditions & character
“for lazy friend like me arrived by 10am at the Ranger cabin you will see the cloud sea over the valley a beautiful scene”
Plan your run at Elephant Rock
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.
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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