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Santa Ana River Trail, Riverside

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Santa Ana River Trail, Riverside 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.

Plan your run at Santa Ana River Trail, Riverside

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.

Where to find Santa Ana River Trail, Riverside

1251 Salmon River Rd, Riverside, CA 92501

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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 Something out of date?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.