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Saddle Dam Day Use Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Oroville, 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 Saddle Dam Day Use Area 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 Saddle Dam Day Use Area
We stopped here for a quick walk and to do a little fishing. We didn't catch any fish but it was very beautiful by the water. We walked along the trail a bit. It's a well marked dirt trail that is mostly shaded by the trees.
Great place to hike and fish (depending on the water level). Peaceful. Great for a quick break.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to hike and fish (depending on the water level).”
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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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