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Kaweah Oaks Preserve - Sequoia Riverlands Trust
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 Google reviews · Running trail in Exeter, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Kaweah Oaks Preserve - Sequoia Riverlands Trust'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.
Hikers & dog walkers are drawn to this natural area with trails though open spaces & woodlands.
What runners say about Kaweah Oaks Preserve - Sequoia Riverlands Trust
“It's well kept, the bathroom has always been clean and well stocked when I've gone, and there's hardly ever anyone there.”
“As a great view of the mountains in the distance and a lot of nice side trails to explore.”
“Went for a hike and it was an easy hike for our kids.”
“Good for dogs on leashes and walkable with a stroller.”
It's a good place to visit when you're not able to make a trip to the mountains. Sometimes it's hard to believe it's right off the highway until you vaguely hear the cars going by from some of the trails.
Beautiful park with great trails to walk. In January the weather was lovely though much of the foliage was in early stages of regrowth. Animal life consisted of quite a few bird species, the herd of cows that lives in an adjacent pasture, and lots of squirrels - with the exception of a few small reptiles and one…
This wonderful prairie oasis surprised us as pulling up to the parking lot the view can be deceiving. The trails are well maintained and we really enjoyed periodic benches along the way to rest up for a minute or two.
Nice little walk (not exactly a hike). Virtually flat, more than 3 miles and has some interesting features. The Elderberry Trail (which isn't on AllTrails) loops through a wooded area, and Wild Rose and Grapevine are two other short loops that take you around some irrigation dams. Walk past some cow pastures.
Trail conditions & character
“This wonderful prairie oasis surprised us as pulling up to the parking lot the view can be deceiving.”
“Great place to walk your dog and hike around, very peaceful most of the time.”
“It's well kept, the bathroom has always been clean and well stocked when I've gone, and there's hardly ever anyone there.”
“Just bring water, they don't have any water fountains there.”
“This wonderful prairie oasis surprised us as pulling up to the parking lot the view can be deceiving.”
Plan your run at Kaweah Oaks Preserve - Sequoia Riverlands Trust
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesequoiariverlands.org
- Phone(559) 738-0211
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