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McBride Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Rancho Palos Verdes, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of McBride Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 McBride Trail
“There's no bathrooms, but there's a beautiful overlook of the ocean.”
This was a, somewhat hard trail. It started off pretty easy and throughout the trail it had it's hard rocky moments. Not too steep, but for me those parts kicked my butt. It is a beautiful view of the ocean once you get up there.
This is a nice trail with amazing views. I've seen people walking their dog with no leash. I've encountered some bikers before. There's no bathrooms, but there's a beautiful overlook of the ocean. There is multiple trails. With some steep inclines as well. Give it a try I recommend it
After doing this trail, my legs are so sore and my calves are burning so if you dont wanna feel like a fat chud I would say this place is perfect !
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful view of the ocean once you get up there.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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