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Prison Hill Recreation Area and Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Carson City, Nevada · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Prison Hill Recreation Area and 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.
What runners say about Prison Hill Recreation Area and Trailhead
“Great recreation area for hiking with great views of Carson City and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.”
Great recreation area for hiking with great views of Carson City and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are a few trails and a few loop trails.
Pretty flat and easy trail, little bit harder on the way back but not that bad. Continues onto Silver Saddle Ranch and the Carson River Park/Mexican Dam
Trail conditions & character
“Great recreation area for hiking with great views of Carson City and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.”
“Great mix use trail systems with lots of parking and a restroom”
Plan your run at Prison Hill Recreation Area and Trailhead
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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