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Marilyn Kane Trail head
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasanton, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Marilyn Kane Trail head'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 Marilyn Kane Trail head
Very nice park with paved trail. Good for walking, running, biking, viewing wildlife. There are no water fountains or bathrooms, so be prepared.
Discovered this place while doing Tesla test drive. This trail is very family and pet friendly, and good for bike riding as well.
Beautiful, peaceful pastoral tree-lined walk along an arroyo next to urban Pleasanton.
Very nice 1.5 mile paved trail along the Arroyo with nice views. Good birding spot.
Trail conditions & character
“5 mile paved trail along the Arroyo with nice views.”
“Google takes you to a location you cannot park at so go to the marilyn kane dog park lot.”
“There are no water fountains or bathrooms, so be prepared.”
Plan your run at Marilyn Kane Trail head
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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