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Northshore Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in San Bernardino, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Northshore Trailhead 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 Northshore Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“He passed away just after this visit so I'm glad I was able to show him a not so popular spot that is really beautiful.”

pleasant hiking trail with great views. this is a one way trailhead that leads out to a dirt road not accessible by the public. If you do continue on this trail to the end I would advise turning around and walking back otherwise you will have to access neighborhood roads that are extremely hilly and some are private.

★★★★★ — Drew , May 2021

Some areas were water eroded and a bit harder to walk on but overall a lovely day and hike with my pooches. Be wary there may be some off-roading and vehicles along the trail and lots of sun

★★★★☆ — Marita , Feb 2026

The whole route will take about 1.5 hours one way. Easy obstacles, varied terrain, pleasant cardio workout. We were very happy with the walk.

★★★★★ — Elize , Dec 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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 4 mentions

“He passed away just after this visit so I'm glad I was able to show him a not so popular spot that is really beautiful.”

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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.

Where to find Northshore Trailhead

Northshore National Recreation Trail /, San Bernardino, CA 92402

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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.