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Red Rock Canyon State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,804 Google reviews · Running trail in Cantil, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Red Rock Canyon State 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.
27,000-acre park with cliffs, buttes & canyons popular for hiking, camping & horseback riding.
What runners say about Red Rock Canyon State Park
“I recently visited Red Rock Canyon State Park in California and was blown away by the stunning red hills that dominate the landscape.”
Amazing geology, beautiful painted desert! You can drive and park right next to the rock formations, so family members who can't really hike will enjoy this spot. It's part of my favorite day-trip loop with family and friends.
On Memorial weekend, we're decided to explore California sceneries, took a long drive from Fremont to Red Rock Canyon State Park. The Red Cliffs Nature Trail and the Hagen Nature Trail. These sceneries were so beautiful. We visited in the afternoon and in the morning to see with both morning light and afternoon light.
I recently visited Red Rock Canyon State Park in California and was blown away by the stunning red hills that dominate the landscape. The colors are so rich and vibrant, it's truly a unique sight to see.
This place is surreal with limestone formations created by rain & wind. It is stunning with red and white sediment layers. You’ve never heard a place so quiet. Plenty of campsites with bathrooms and water. The view is stunning & you have to hike a bit to see even more of the park. Joshua trees thrive here.
Trail conditions & character
“I recently visited Red Rock Canyon State Park in California and was blown away by the stunning red hills that dominate the landscape.”
“The best part is that the parking lot is conveniently located close to the actual trail, making it easy to enjoy a day trip from Los Angeles.”
“We visited in the afternoon and in the morning to see with both morning light and afternoon light.”
“Restrooms are available but there's a nicer (and cleaner) one with running water at the visitor's center on the other side of SR 14.”
Plan your run at Red Rock Canyon State Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(661) 946-6092
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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