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Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center'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.
Nature preserve popular for walking and jogging, and hosting presentations by the Antelope Valley Audubon Society.
What runners say about Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center
“And it is a beautiful place to catch a bit of a respite from the city and the constant noise.”
“The environment is calm, pathways are wide and there are many animals, especially in the morning.”
This is a hidden gem in our own backyard....After visiting here, you will appreciate the AV more...The desert is such a beautiful place, every season has it's own climate. From being a 110' n summer to 20' n winter an walking threw this preserve each of the 4 seasons your able to see each seasons own climate...
Perfect place for the outdoorsy person. Great walking/running path for anybody that would like to get away from the normal street view & they also have a small Museum which provides information about their Preserve location , the type of plants & animals native to the land.
The facility has interesting information on the local animals and plant life in addition to the hiking trails. We love the informative guest speakers the facility brings in covering a variety of topics.
Good setting for a walk or jogging. No dogs, skating, skateboarding or bicycles allowed. Really good place for praying and meditation. Museum is very nice & good for children as well as adults.
Trail conditions & character
“And it is a beautiful place to catch a bit of a respite from the city and the constant noise.”
“Rest rooms are Porta potties which is always a problem but otherwise really nice place to go for a walk with the family”
Plan your run at Elyze Clifford Interpretive Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Phone(661) 723-6000
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
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