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Poppy Trail North Loop
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Poppy Trail North Loop'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 Poppy Trail North Loop
“Beautiful trail amongst the poppies”
Very colourful experience..Take sun protection , hiking shoes and water and the trail is very enjoyable..must visit.
Weekends are super busy. Parking is only $10, but have to wait in car line for quite a bit. Key: Get there early! Hikes are light to moderate. Take snacks and hydrate. Can park on the side road and hike up the entrance driveway is also an option. Enjoy the fresh open air and views.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Poppy Trail North Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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