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Salt Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,105 Google reviews · Running trail in Jenner, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Salt Point 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.
Scenic, rocky coastline featuring panoramic views, hiking trails & secluded coves, plus campgrounds.
What runners say about Salt Point State Park
“Beautiful views all throughout the park, clean trails which are mostly flat, beautiful rock formations.”
“The view is the quintessential beautiful California seaside, sculptural rocks and wild, majestic waves.”
“Amazing and easy hike on the bluff above the ocean.”
Hello... welcome to Salt Point State Park. A little over 3 miles in and out RT from the parking. Easy hike, hug the coastline is the best. ( fun to walk around and check out the cliffs). It’s feeding your ears and your eyes. This is outstanding place and it’s kind of mix between the rocks and the water.
Low-key state park south of Sea Ranch is hands down beautiful. Amazing and easy hike on the bluff above the ocean. It was a gorgeous 70 something degree and sunny day and the park was nearly empty. Saw sea lions and seals in the surf, and numerous vultures and hawks floating on the updrafts.
Beautiful views all throughout the park, clean trails which are mostly flat, beautiful rock formations. We saw birds, seals flowers all along the way. The color of water had a beautiful gradient from blue to green at different places.
Amazing state park. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Do all the trails, anytime of year, preferably in winter/spring when everything is green.
Trail conditions & character
“The view is the quintessential beautiful California seaside, sculptural rocks and wild, majestic waves.”
“Beautiful ocean views from lower parking area and trail along the bluffs.”
“I especially like the rocky shoreline with its amazing rock formations.”
“It was so relaxing and peaceful for me, since there wasn’t enough hikers here today.”
“We did a huge loop of the area and got to see the best of what they had to offer.”
“Sites are well maintained and bathrooms clean with flush toilets.”
Plan your run at Salt Point State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone+1 707-847-3221
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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