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Hilltop Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hilltop Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Hilltop Trailhead
“I love stopping g here everyday on my way home from work, great views and awesome new people to meet.”
Access to the wonderful arboretum loop, Sundial bridge and the Sacramento River trail. Great hill training.
nice uphill hike, it’s high enough for a view of the town and you can see the tip of the sundial bridge. When I went it was kinda dry, not a ton of shade. I gave it 4 stars only because the view isn’t breathtaking or anything but it’s still a nice walk outdoors. Usually you can see deer
Half a mile down, half a mile up! How hard can it be??? Oof. Hard. You'll be really proud of yourself after you're done. Continue on the trail to another trail, or eventually the Sundial Bridge.
Good uphill quick hike. 1 mile down and back up unless you do the sundial loop. People are nice on the trail and for the most part pick up after their pets which is nice
Trail conditions & character
“nice uphill hike, it’s high enough for a view of the town and you can see the tip of the sundial bridge.”
“Access to the wonderful arboretum loop, Sundial bridge and the Sacramento River trail.”
Plan your run at Hilltop Trailhead
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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
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