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Mistlin Park on Oak Avenue

4.4 ★★★★☆ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in Ripon, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mistlin Park on Oak Avenue'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.

ShadedScenicWater

Laid-back park and tourist attraction featuring a fountain for photos, plus two playgrounds.

What runners say about Mistlin Park on Oak Avenue

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (117 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It was clean and there's plenty of space to fly remote control planes, drones.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“They are both well maintained beautiful areas to visit.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Super clean on the shady side of the park.”

Great place to come and relax or take a walk. Wide open spaces and dog friendly.

★★★★★ — The , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 117 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“They are both well maintained beautiful areas to visit.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Super clean on the shady side of the park.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Beautiful water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Mistlin Park on Oak Avenue

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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websiteleagues.bluesombrero.com
  • Phone(209) 599-2108

Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5 AM–9 PM
Sunday 5 AM–9 PM

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 Mistlin Park on Oak Avenue

121 Oak Ave, Ripon, CA 95366

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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.