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Scenic Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Modesto, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Scenic Trails' 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.
What runners say about Scenic Trails
“Beautiful scenic trails for biking or walking.”
Ran this route end to end for approximately 8.5 miles. Mostly flat and paved the entire way with some intertwining dirt trails throughout. I saw lots of people frequenting the trails on foot or bike. It felt safe throughout.
A great park to hang out for the day, dog walk, bike ride, frisbee golf, etc.
Fantastic trails and a great option for bike riding in the area. Start to finish is just shy of five miles and that's one way. Well kept and smooth riding.
Hands down the best park/trail system in Modesto. Great for trail runners, mountain biking, casual biking, kids on scooters or just walking. It's ignored but posted that bikes need to stay on the paved path. Also ignored but posted that no motorized vehicles are allowed on the trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Mostly flat and paved the entire way with some intertwining dirt trails throughout.”
Plan your run at Scenic Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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