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San Dimas Avenue (Michael D. Antonovich) Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in San Dimas, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
3.8 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from San Dimas Avenue (Michael D. Antonovich) Trailhead'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.

Natural surface3.8 miLoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Shaded trail for hiking and dog-walking that crosses a creek.

What runners say about San Dimas Avenue (Michael D. Antonovich) Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (110 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The trail has some graffiti, and is well maintained and is shaded and has many creek crossings.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions
🌳 shaded & cool 12 mentions

“This trail is relatively short, with many streams and shade trees, which is suitable for Spring / summer season It takes about 2.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Pretty easy trail; more water crossings than i expected.”

Beautiful & easy trail. You will walk beside the creek most of the trail & cross the water several times. The trail is well maintained & mostly shaded over the 6M distance. It's not a loop, so you will walk out & back. Free parking lots available @ 3 different locations. No restrooms in the area

★★★★★ — Ammar , Sep 2023

Beautiful hike. There is a lot of graffiti, but there are still lots of beautiful views. You do have to cross water several times so be cautious of unstable rocks.

★★★★★ — Samantha , Mar 2024

If you go on a working day, there will be fewer people and you can have the peace and quiet all to yourself. Once in a while, meet a few people who also go climbing, say hello. This trail is relatively short, with many streams and shade trees, which is suitable for Spring / summer season It takes about 2.

★★★★☆ — R-Zz , Feb 2022

Love this place for hiking. Lot of may kind of trees like fig , dateplum, blueberry , tree oaks (poisonous) becareful. River nature rock nice for adventure with kids

★★★★★ — Nuttawan , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 110 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 12 mentions

“This trail is relatively short, with many streams and shade trees, which is suitable for Spring / summer season It takes about 2.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 11 mentions

“It doesn't have a lot of parking spaces though so you may need to park on the street before you come to the parking lot.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“The view is very impressive and you have to be there to appreciate it.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The parking at San Dimas avenue is at top of the canyon so there is a mildly steep descent for a quarter mile.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“There is quite a bit of dog poop throughout trail.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It's not a loop, so you will walk out & back.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Somewhat steep and rocky beginning.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at San Dimas Avenue (Michael D. Antonovich) Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Loop distance3.8 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetrails.lacounty.gov
  • Phone(626) 588-5364
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find San Dimas Avenue (Michael D. Antonovich) Trailhead

1079 S San Dimas Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.