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Lynch Canyon Open Space
4.2 ★★★★☆ 274 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairfield, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lynch Canyon Open Space'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.
Park features trails & picnic spots within hilly grasslands featuring various wildlife & raptors.
What runners say about Lynch Canyon Open Space
“So if you like open fields, rolling hills and cows 🐄 then this is a great place 👍 all of the trails are very well kept up too.”
“The tower trail or middle valley make a loop with the Ken Poerner trail, some parts can be steep and the trail isn’t well marked on Ken Poerner, but beautiful peaceful views!”
“We had lunch under a shade tree with the view of Mount Tamalpais, the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay, with surrounding views of American Canyon, Napa in the far distance.”
“The tower trail or middle valley make a loop with the Ken Poerner trail, some parts can be steep and the trail isn’t well marked on Ken Poerner, but beautiful peaceful views!”
So if you like open fields, rolling hills and cows 🐄 then this is a great place 👍 all of the trails are very well kept up too. Not a lot of trees or shade so make sure to bring water and sunblock. Did most of the tails in one afternoon, mostly easy to do.
Our adventure led us to the open space @ Lynch Canyon. Enjoyed the rolling green hills and the cows along the way. The open space is well maintained, there is a outhouse at the parking lot, with an entrance fee of $6 or $7.00 dollars. Lynch Canyon is open Friday through Monday.
Great spring hike! I imagine it would be pretty brutal during the summer though, almost no shade and no where to refill your water. Decent amount of parking spots, don’t forget to bring $5 cash.
Only slightly muddy on 12/26/20. Beautiful trails here. Well-maintained. $6 day parking. You will see horses and cows on the trails. Lots of birds and beautiful views. You can see water from these hikes after about 2 miles in.
Trail conditions & character
“The tower trail or middle valley make a loop with the Ken Poerner trail, some parts can be steep and the trail isn’t well marked on Ken Poerner, but beautiful peaceful views!”
“The open space is well maintained, there is a outhouse at the parking lot, with an entrance fee of $6 or $7.”
“We had lunch under a shade tree with the view of Mount Tamalpais, the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay, with surrounding views of American Canyon, Napa in the far distance.”
“The tower trail or middle valley make a loop with the Ken Poerner trail, some parts can be steep and the trail isn’t well marked on Ken Poerner, but beautiful peaceful views!”
“The tower trail or middle valley make a loop with the Ken Poerner trail, some parts can be steep and the trail isn’t well marked on Ken Poerner, but beautiful peaceful views!”
Plan your run at Lynch Canyon Open Space
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
- Websitesolanolandtrust.org
- Phone+1 707-432-0150
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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