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Sabercat Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 354 Google reviews · Running trail in Fremont, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sabercat Creek Trail'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.
Calm trail featuring hiking, jogging and dog walking opportunities.
What runners say about Sabercat Creek Trail
“Very nice area with clean bathrooms.”
“Peaceful walk into beautiful scenery with a sweet cool breeze, plenty of little cool spots to look at and to take some cute pictures and admire the journey”
“Peaceful walk into beautiful scenery with a sweet cool breeze, plenty of little cool spots to look at and to take some cute pictures and admire the journey”
“Easy walk, pet friendly and easily accessible from main streets.”
It’s a beautiful and a very short trail. Can go for a quick walk or run. Due to rain, the trail is filled with lush green plants and yellow flowers.
Excellent trail for a family outing. Wide trail, fully asphalted. Covered with green cover for a good part of the walk. Plenty of flora along the way in full bloom. Highly recommend.
A very beautiful trail surrounded by the hills. It’s very peaceful and a scenic area. The loop is a solid nice path along the creek and the hill to satisfy your hiking (specially jogging or walking) temptation. I didn’t have the enough time so just covered the part of it so gonna come again but I loved it so far.
I went to Sabercat Creet trail after work because it is close to the office. I didn’t expect much and was blown away at the experience. There are a couple entrances and I parked about in the middle. I headed west first and was glad I did to take advance of evening sun.
Trail conditions & character
“Peaceful walk into beautiful scenery with a sweet cool breeze, plenty of little cool spots to look at and to take some cute pictures and admire the journey”
“Peaceful walk into beautiful scenery with a sweet cool breeze, plenty of little cool spots to look at and to take some cute pictures and admire the journey”
“Heading to the eastern side it turns more paved and manacured through neighborhoods.”
“At the end it loops around with an opportunity to walk up through hill a bit and have a westward view.”
“Easy walk, pet friendly and easily accessible from main streets.”
“Easy walk, pet friendly and easily accessible from main streets.”
“The loop is a solid nice path along the creek and the hill to satisfy your hiking (specially jogging or walking) temptation.”
“Nice trail, mostly flat concrete road, but some uphill/downhill.”
Plan your run at Sabercat Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(510) 494-4575
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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