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Overlook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 460 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Overlook Park'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.
Picturesque recreation spot with a skate park, trails for hiking & horseback riding & canyon views.
What runners say about Overlook Park
“Great access to hiking trails with great views and elevation as you descend into the ravine immediately and steeply.”
“A great place to start a run, so many different trails to run 👍😎 Just watch out foe the Snakes.”
I just started exploring the trails here. It's like moderate to intermediate. Nice views overlooking the canyon and the river.
Nice park, access to trails, parking lot and a skate park. Would be great to have maps of the trails to know where to go and something to explain the views, meaning, what we're looking at.
Overlook park is great for trail running! It is hot and there isn't a ton of shade coverage but it is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Beautiful trails, clean, plenty of levels of difficulty. Incredible views!
Trail conditions & character
“Would be great to have maps of the trails to know where to go and something to explain the views, meaning, what we're looking at.”
“Peaceful place, good for hikes (steep but not too difficult), prayer and meditation, lots of space for parking, has restrooms, skatepark is adjacent, can recommend”
“Peaceful place, good for hikes (steep but not too difficult), prayer and meditation, lots of space for parking, has restrooms, skatepark is adjacent, can recommend”
“Peaceful place, good for hikes (steep but not too difficult), prayer and meditation, lots of space for parking, has restrooms, skatepark is adjacent, can recommend”
Plan your run at Overlook Park
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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteauburnrec.com
- Phone(530) 885-8461
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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