HomeCaliforniaBrentwood › Marsh Creek Trail Head

Marsh Creek Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Brentwood, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Marsh Creek 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.

PavedShadedScenicFlat & fastRestrooms

Popular spot for biking and walking, this paved path also hosts runners.

What runners say about Marsh Creek Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (57 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very well maintained - no pot holes.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“There is some shade, and water & a Porta pot at the park.”

Now that they smoothed out the section between Balfour and Dainty it's perfect for cycling. I absolutely love riding on this trail. Concord Ave. in Brentwood to Big Break in Oakley and back is 23 miles

★★★★★ — Scott , May 2019

Amazing beautiful place. Great for biking highly recommend for anyone looking for a beautiful walk, paths are smoothly paved and now there are new bathrooms built near the park very clean for public restrooms. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Aashutosh , Apr 2023

Very nice trail in Brentwood for jogging, biking and walking with family and friends, near to the community park.Road is also renovated every year and maintained.

★★★★★ — Gaurav , Nov 2018

Cute trail in the city. Love how it goes under the intersections!! Fun artwork and signage ;)

★★★★★ — Sarena , Apr 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 57 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“Nice, paved trail with a little elevation, and friendly people along the way.”

More trails like this →

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained.”

More trails like this →

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“There is some shade, and water & a Porta pot at the park.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There is some shade, and water & a Porta pot at the park.”

More trails like this →

Flat & fast 2 mentions

“It’s a mostly flat trail.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Marsh Creek 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Where to find Marsh Creek Trail Head

933 N Estates Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513

Get directions

Running trails near Brentwood

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Summerwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Brentwood, CA

Sprawling park with a jungle gym, swings and climbing features. Baseball diamonds and hoops also feature.

under a mile away

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 701 reviews

Brentwood, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering picnic shelters, BBQs, bocce, horseshoes, volleyball, a playground & restrooms.

under a mile away

Marsh Creek Trail Under pass

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Brentwood, CA

under a mile away

Marsh Creek Trail Bridge Crossing

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Brentwood, CA

under a mile away

Creekside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Brentwood, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Playground, picnic tables, and barbecue grills, plus basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts.

under a mile away

King Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Brentwood, CA

ShadedDog-friendly

Dog park featuring separate areas for small & large canines, agility equipment, benches & fountains.

under a mile away

All running trails in Brentwood, CA →

Nearby towns

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.