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Santa Ana River Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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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.

Paved, multi-use trail that runs 120 mi. along the Santa Ana River from Huntington Beach.

What runners say about Santa Ana River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I'd like to believe that taking a walk through nature is God's way of saying, "Talk to me. I'm here with you. Know that I AM your God and Father who loves you now and forever. Speak to me." ♡

★★★★★ — Sonia , Jun 2018

The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail that spans 50 miles from San Bernardino to the Pacific coast. The trail runs along the scenic Santa Ana River, and passes through a variety of urban landscapes and pristine wilderness areas. The trail is also suitable for cyc

★★★★☆ — Ankit , Mar 2021

Great trail to ride without traffic. Went from Norco through Riverside to San Bernardino. 20 miles, 40 round trip training ride. Trail ends-begins at Waterman Av.

★★★★★ — Christian , Jan 2022

Great biking path, just gotta be careful on some of the steep parts. Road is smooth. about 15 miles from tip to tip.

★★★★★ — Popolopiuy , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

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
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail, Riverside, CA 92504

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Mt. Rubidoux Peak

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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.