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Howe River Access
4.3 ★★★★☆ 588 Google reviews · Running trail in Sacramento, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Howe River Access' 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 Howe River Access
“It's very shallow without a boat but beautiful.”
“Best of you come with some kind of shade maker, because it's hot during the day but the water is lovely.”
“Nice quiet area without all the extra people & noise.”
I love sitting out on the water during the evening. If you fish you'll see some big fish come near the bank. The early morning as well. Best of you come with some kind of shade maker, because it's hot during the day but the water is lovely. Some spots you will get a snag but it's fun. Come find me there.
Having the American river parkway that runs east to west in the Sacramento region is a true gift. We have something many areas dont, I truly enjoy the nature we have in our backyards! Hiking, biking, kayaking!!!
A great place to bring your family & dogs. You can go fishing, have a picnic, swim, or stroll the trails. Beautiful scenery too!
This is a great spot for paddle boarding. Pay to park at the box at the stop sign when you come in. You can also park on the street before you come in the gate but it is a good walk if you carry your board. There is an easy entry, a boat ramp and shoreline. If you stay to the right you will be in a gentle current.
Trail conditions & character
“We walked towards Watt Ave and this section of the trail doesn't offer many views on the river but a lot of this section is wooded which is nice too.”
“We walked towards Watt Ave and this section of the trail doesn't offer many views on the river but a lot of this section is wooded which is nice too.”
“You can park at the road or inside the parking area.”
Plan your run at Howe River Access
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5:30 pm |
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