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Robie Point
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Robie Point'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.
Extensive ruins on this trail were abandoned when plans for the Auburn Dam were put into place.
What runners say about Robie Point
“4 stars because all things have imperfections but I enjoyed every step and even more the beautiful views ❤️ super long moderately challenging hike.”
“Only a couple of decent viewpoints so not much to it, but you are surrounded by shade for a good part of it.”
Great place to park & start a beautiful hike. Hiked all the way down to the river below the bridge Vin Deisel jumped off of in the XxX movie! The entire journey was gorgeous 🏞🌤 Waterfall along the way too!!
I really loved this trail! Of course it was much easier on the way down then the way back up, and it was worth it and not too bad in the end. Overall it was great cardio with lovely views and wonderful fresh air! We ended the trail after viewing the waterfall which was beautiful!
Easy trail with wide dirt road perfect for jogging/running. Only a couple of decent viewpoints so not much to it, but you are surrounded by shade for a good part of it. There are much better hikes in the Auburn area. I would leave this one for dog walkers and runners.
The parking lot is at the top of the hill near the foundation of an old homestead. Paths lead down to different trails. It can be confusing as there are many overlapping trails without markers.
Trail conditions & character
“4 stars because all things have imperfections but I enjoyed every step and even more the beautiful views ❤️ super long moderately challenging hike.”
“My small dogs had some trouble with the rocky terrain.”
“The parking lot is at the top of the hill near the foundation of an old homestead.”
“Only a couple of decent viewpoints so not much to it, but you are surrounded by shade for a good part of it.”
“Parking was a bit limited but overall this was a pleasant and easy/moderate hiking area”
Plan your run at Robie Point
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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