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Old Finley Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Clayton, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Old Finley Road Trailhead'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 Old Finley Road Trailhead
“I love running Old Finley Road, it's quiet, beautiful, full of history and has great trails to explore if you take a side trail.”
I love running Old Finley Road, it's quiet, beautiful, full of history and has great trails to explore if you take a side trail. It's got grasslands and riparian areas. It connects up to Mt. Diablo too or you can take it from Danville over to Clayton on Jeremiah Trail. I'm a big fan of Old Finley.
Recommend! You park on a pullout along Finley road then walk about a half mile to the trailhead. The first couple mikes are a very gradual incline. Dog and bike friendly, this trail has a steady stream of visitors. There is a longer, loop that you can take that has more elevation gains for a more challenging hike.
A truly spectacular walk, particularly in the spring when these hills are vibrant green.
Super peaceful and beautiful trail. There’s some shade areas but when it’s hot out- start early! Love it out here!
Trail conditions & character
“You park on a pullout along Finley road then walk about a half mile to the trailhead.”
“I love running Old Finley Road, it's quiet, beautiful, full of history and has great trails to explore if you take a side trail.”
“A truly spectacular walk, particularly in the spring when these hills are vibrant green.”
“There is a longer, loop that you can take that has more elevation gains for a more challenging hike.”
Plan your run at Old Finley Road Trailhead
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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