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Heart Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,007 Google reviews · Running trail in Crestline, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Heart Rock 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.
Heart-shaped hole in a cliff next to a cascading 20-ft. waterfall, reachable by a scenic trail.
What runners say about Heart Rock Trail
“There are several smaller falls throughout the trail, and all are truly gorgeous as they wind past moss covered boulders and green vegetation.”
“It was a fairly easy hike with plenty of markings to guide you towards the heart.”
Parking is fairly easy to access. There are no restrooms available. There are two trail heads, one paved to the left of the fork and one not paved. Both are beautiful, but the dirt path is a little more challenging. There are parts you have to be careful not to slip because of mud and incline.
This is an absolutely phenomenal hike - one of the best in the region. It is easily accessible and fairly easy hike (ranked moderate. It's only roughly a mile trail length and has very little elevation gain) for all ages.
This is a beautiful trail with a relaxing stream and waterfall at the end!! Great place to sit on a boulder, dip your feet in the water, and enjoy the serenity and calm all around Trail was about 2.5 miles (to and from)
The trail was absolutely lovely, and I really enjoyed my time there. The fresh air was refreshing and made the whole experience even better. The only downside was that the trail could use clearer and more frequent signage, as it was a bit hard to navigate at times.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the hike you are treated to the sound of moving water, and it's not far until you reach the namesake waterfall.”
“Once you see the paved pathway fork off into two paths, take the dirt path through the gate to the right instead of continuing on the paved path.”
“It's only roughly a mile trail length and has very little elevation gain) for all ages.”
“Parking can get busy but lots of people always coming and going.”
“Once you see the paved pathway fork off into two paths, take the dirt path through the gate to the right instead of continuing on the paved path.”
“Some dog poop bags have been left behind on the path.”
“It is easily accessible and fairly easy hike (ranked moderate.”
Plan your run at Heart Rock Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone(909) 382-2600
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