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Frank's Peak
4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marcos, 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 Frank's Peak 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 Frank's Peak
Nice hike with options to connect to other trails. Popular with mountain bikers as well, so expect some to pass by. Nice views from the top at flag post. You can see Lake Hodges and Olivenhain reservoir. I suggest parking at Ridgeline Trailhead parking lot where there are restrooms and picnic tables.
My buddy and I were walking our dogs and were told that this was private property and was escorted by by the renter of the trailer park you could see from top of the mountain off The trail she said she owned All 6 acres
Trail conditions & character
“I suggest parking at Ridgeline Trailhead parking lot where there are restrooms and picnic tables.”
Plan your run at Frank's Peak
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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