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Norco Hills

4.5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Norco, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Norco Hills 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.

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What runners say about Norco Hills

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful views with a very challenging golf course!”

Hidden gem to enjoy for local neighbor. Located in elevated area of Norco, closely located from Hidden Valley Golf Course. Natural soft soil trail that is very friendly for your knee and horse. Well know landmark is Halloween pumpkin rock. This trail has many open entrance for easy access.

★★★★★ — Rw , Jan 2019

This trails is really nice place to walk and safe too. I love it going up and down and also u can see the sunset.

★★★★★ — Arlley , Jun 2018

Nice Hike to Pumpkin Rock.. The temperature we amazing and the trails were nicely laid out. This was my first time up the hill. Because it was the Norco Fair getting into and out of the path trail was very difficult due to the road blocks before and during the parade

★★★★☆ — S. , Apr 2019

Designed for horse riding, also served for some great cool winter evening runs. Amazing neighborhood and run of hills.

★★★★★ — Brian , Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 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 10 mentions

“The views are phenomenal and the sunsets even more so.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Went to play golf there at hidden hills, one of my favorite courses even though it's tough to score well there.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Norco Hills

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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitenorco.ca.us

Where to find Norco Hills

Vandermolen Dr, Norco, CA 92860

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Running trails near Norco

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

Pumpkin Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 436 reviews

Norco, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Painted like a large jack-o'-lantern, this rock sits at the top of a hill with sweeping views.

under a mile away

Pumpkin rock hike

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Norco, CA

Scenic

under a mile away

Great pumpkin trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Norco, CA

under a mile away

Ridge Ranch Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Norco, CA

under a mile away

Pikes Peak Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 693 reviews

Norco, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park featuring playground equipment, a ball field and walking trails.

under a mile away

Doty Trust Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,160 reviews

Riverside, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature site with a water park, playground, picnicking with grills & trails with an exercise course.

under a mile away

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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.