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Iron Canyon Hike
4.3 ★★★★☆ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Red Bluff, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Iron Canyon Hike'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 Iron Canyon Hike
“I've driven past here many times in the spring and I have never seen a bloom so beautiful and wide spread.”
Beautiful flat area to walk all the way down to the Sacramento River. A good parking spot for a picnic or an overnight stay on the way close to the 5.
Trail is a bit rocky, but flat and easy overall. Beautiful views and cows grazing.
There are no restrooms at the trailhead, but otherwise, it's a very nice hike. I would rate the trail between easy and moderate. I wore hiking boots and carried a hiking stick. Bring 💧 water.
I LOVE IT here so beautiful and scenic. Awesome hiking or dog walking trail.
Trail conditions & character
“I've driven past here many times in the spring and I have never seen a bloom so beautiful and wide spread.”
“Trail is a bit rocky, but flat and easy overall.”
“A good parking spot for a picnic or an overnight stay on the way close to the 5.”
“Beautiful flat area to walk all the way down to the Sacramento River.”
Plan your run at Iron Canyon Hike
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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