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Mudstone Ranch
4.1 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollister, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mudstone Ranch'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 Mudstone Ranch
“The trail was super clean and the cool breeze with awesome panoramic views made it fantastic.”
“Beautiful place lots of people doing portrait pictures there because of the beauty wild flowers everywhere this time of year nice place to get away for a afternoon walk”
“Quiet, peaceful with endless rolling hills views.”
“We walked our dogs on one of the easy trails.”
Loved the Road runner and the Razor back trail. The place was super peaceful. The trail was super clean and the cool breeze with awesome panoramic views made it fantastic. The restroom was also clean and didn't smell at all. There is a$5 fee which we can put in the drop box and have the receipt on your car dashboard.
Nice enough local trails for biking, hiking and horse back. It is in Hollister so no need to drive far. $5 day use with about 6-7 miles of trails. Little to no shade so wear sun screen and bring lots of water. About 800 to 1000 feet of elevation change.
I live on Hollister and this is my go to place to go hike. Super chill and little elevation change, there is still a lot to look at and take in. Not to keep ton the people that own the ranch are super friendly and very courteous. Roadrunner ridge is my favorite trail (the longest).
Quiet, peaceful with endless rolling hills views. I did almost 6 miles out and back. Gradual climb to top. Do-able for all levels IMO.
Trail conditions & character
“Super chill and little elevation change, there is still a lot to look at and take in.”
“Beautiful place lots of people doing portrait pictures there because of the beauty wild flowers everywhere this time of year nice place to get away for a afternoon walk”
“It's a place where I went to walk the dogs, and it was so perfect and safe that the dogs could run and play, and I really liked the 2-mile loop course.”
“Quiet, peaceful with endless rolling hills views.”
“The restroom was also clean and didn't smell at all.”
“Good single track down from the top.”
Plan your run at Mudstone Ranch
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteohv.parks.ca.gov
- Phone+1 831-636-2065
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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