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Rademacher Hills
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgecrest, California · 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 Rademacher Hills 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 Rademacher Hills
“Nice area to hike, mostly scenic type difficulty hikes, nothing too hard, cool view of the city, didn’t see any restrooms, some loose dirt and sand for trails.”
Beautiful place to hike, jog and see the beauty of God’s creation! Amazing views nearing sunset and challenging too- rolling hills. Be careful of rocky areas.
Nice area to hike, mostly scenic type difficulty hikes, nothing too hard, cool view of the city, didn’t see any restrooms, some loose dirt and sand for trails. Just outside Ridgecrest if you need your outdoor fix. 😀👍🏼
Conveniently located to town for a quick hike. Lots of options for distance/difficulty in hikes. Unfortunately a significant amount of broken glass around the trailhead and for the first 100 yds or so.
Pro tip: go out in the mornings and evenings and plan your hike accordingly. The place gets hot in a hurry.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice area to hike, mostly scenic type difficulty hikes, nothing too hard, cool view of the city, didn’t see any restrooms, some loose dirt and sand for trails.”
Plan your run at Rademacher Hills
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.
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