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Lakeland Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Oroville, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lakeland 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 Lakeland Trailhead
“Very beautiful place very comfortable and very captivating”
From Long Bar Rd, just follow the "TRAILHEAD PARKING" signs. Large gravel parking area with access to several trails, the old train tunnel, and the diversion pool.
Favorite place to go ride. Riding through the tunnel is so fun. Lots of gravel when riding the levee. Soft dirt trails throughout the rest of the trails. 🐴🤠
Could use better maintenance. Has some picnic tables & Porta-poties. Quiet and out of the way. Easy trail access.
Yeah it is a little primitive but that's part of the outdoor experience, also called the Brad Freeman trail.. Right along the Oroville dam discharge "river" on the lower part but it loops up into the low hills if you do the whole trip.
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful place very comfortable and very captivating”
“From Long Bar Rd, just follow the "TRAILHEAD PARKING" signs.”
“Large gravel parking area with access to several trails, the old train tunnel, and the diversion pool.”
Plan your run at Lakeland Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 — reported by runners
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