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Pernu Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocklin, California · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Pernu 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Pernu Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Awesome place to have the kids run of their energy since it's so spread out between the primary structure and the swings. Minus one star though for not having much shade though.

★★★★☆ — Dave , Aug 2021

Really nice park for the kids to play and nice paved path for evening walks for everyone. Community is awesome around the park.

★★★★★ — Prabhjoban , Jul 2024

New playground, open grass field, pathway for walking, hiking , biking. Excellent park!

★★★★★ — Tanya , Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Pernu Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterocklin.ca.us
  • Phone(916) 625-5000

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pernu Park

877 Old Ranch House Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765

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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.