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Kadema Drive River Access

4.5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Sacramento, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Kadema Drive River Access 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.

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What runners say about Kadema Drive River Access

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“We are so fortunate to have the beautiful American River Parkway in Sacramento.”

We love this trail, where we start from about Kadema drive; which is roughly.5 miles from the bridge (see photo). Enjoy your walk, bike ride or jog. There is a place for more extreme if you’re like me to run up and down the side of the slopes!

★★★★★ — Michael , Apr 2023

Easy to access trail entrance. Parking feels relatively safe. Quiet neighborhood and the general vibe seems relaxing. I wish they would put a water fountain right next to the trail entrance. It’s hot and uncovered in the summer so it’s toasty and water would be a nice compliment to the area

★★★★★ — Divonte , Oct 2025

Beautiful area, great for bike riding and nature walks. Also great for fishing and good for taking the kids or dogs.

★★★★★ — Running , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“We are so fortunate to have the beautiful American River Parkway in Sacramento.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“I wish they would put a water fountain right next to the trail entrance.”

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Plan your run at Kadema Drive River Access

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

Where to find Kadema Drive River Access

Sacramento, California

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.