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Madrugada Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Chino Hills, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Madrugada Trail'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.

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What runners say about Madrugada Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I Have Been To This Trail Before, And It Is Long And Beautiful.”

I Have Been To This Trail Before, And It Is Long And Beautiful. I Must Say That This Long Trail Stretches From Madrugada Drive To Grand Avenue And Peyton Drive. In This Trail, There Are Several Places To Get A Good View Depending Where You Are At.

★★★★★ — David , Jul 2024

Easy 2 miles RT. Optional 1 miles Rt. . In and back Kids n stroller friendly Great view on dirt road trail Hard dirt road (small part is steep) or pavement (slightly inclined that u barely noticed it) Parking : Albertsons on Grand Ave / Peyton or Calle San Marcos / Grand Ave or Madrugada Dr / Grand Ave Traffic: not…

★★★★★ — Jane , Feb 2022

Well kept, clean trail, surrounded by many trees. One of the best trail in Chino Hills! The up-hill slope of trail is good for strengthening muscles of legs. Just one mile one way with a drinking fountain and a few steel exercise equipments. And there are dirt trails along the paved.

★★★★★ — Gil , Sep 2021

Madrugada Trail runs parallel to Grand Avenue, starting at Madrugada Drive, crossing Calle San Marcos, and ending at the southwest corner of Peyton Road and Grand Avenue. It’s a peaceful, open path with simple scenery that helps you clear your mind and reset at your own pace.

★★★★★ — Alfaro , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Not paved but pretty easy up hill and down hill for 6 year old.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I Have Been To This Trail Before, And It Is Long And Beautiful.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Not paved but pretty easy up hill and down hill for 6 year old.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Just one mile one way with a drinking fountain and a few steel exercise equipments.”

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Plan your run at Madrugada Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Madrugada Trail

2501-2543 Madrugada Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709

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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.