Home › California › Corona › Santa Ana River Trail
Santa Ana River Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · Running trail in Corona, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Santa Ana River 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.
Bike and hiking trail with picnic tables running 29 miles one way from Huntington Beach to Green River Drive.
What runners say about Santa Ana River Trail
If looking to access Coal Canyon or Sierra Peak (e.g. via the Pipeline Trail), this is an easy place to park. From the parking lot, just head west along the bike trail for about a mile, turn left/south under the bridge and you're good to go.
I have enjoyed recently 5 times for weekend hiking. This trail condition is excellent for hiking, mountain biking, and road biking along Santa Ana River.
Great trail to ride and commute. Peaceful, scenic, and best of all, no cars! I and many other cyclist ride this weekly and I'm sure, some on the daily. We're in socal! Get out and enjoy the weather and all it has to offer.
It was a good day to go hiking so we started at the trail head but went under the freeway and up the mountain rather than along the river it's rather steep but a nice hike up to the old star ranch which is now abandoned and destroyed by tweakers stealing wire and taggers spraypainting stuff that makes no sense but it…
Trail conditions & character
“Quaint trail in corona that displays beautiful Mountain Views!”
“A little close to the highway, a little far from the river and a little too unmarked… Nice to have a long, nicely paved path, though!”
“From the parking lot, just head west along the bike trail for about a mile, turn left/south under the bridge and you're good to go.”
Plan your run at Santa Ana River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetraillink.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
Running trails near Corona
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Santa Ana River Bike Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Fresno Canyon Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews
Short hiking area featuring a trail with views.
Fresno Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews
Serfas Club Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 reviews
6.65-acre park with a playground, basketball court & picnic shelter, plus a trail & softball field.
