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Schabarum Skyline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Running trail in Walnut, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Schabarum Skyline 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.
Hiking area featuring trails of varying difficulty through hills with views.
What runners say about Schabarum Skyline Trail
“The hike is very easy and the trail is nicely maintained.”
“Great View after the rain with the multiple shape clouds in the fancy dusk.”
“Good for alone time if you like listen to your favorite songs and just run until your heart intended.”
I rode an Electric scooter uphill in Residential area.That’s a little tired. on the trail there’s good scene, Rapeseed flowers are beautiful.Air is fresh.You can ride here.There’s not many people,if you ride there,you can go downhill on the other side.You can walk your dog here
Great place for an easy hike. The roundtrip is about 4.5 miles, mostly flat with some hills. A lot of the trail is close to houses but some part goes out into the hills with some really nice views.The trails are pretty wide during most of the hike, making it easy to socially distance.
I’ve gone twice now to this hike and it is very pleasant. During this pandemic I want to try lots of hikes and this one is easy and can go here for a date or you can take your pets as well. Yes you can take your children it’s in a residential area with nice homes all around it.
Schabarum Trail is a wide hiking trail that overlooks the San Gabriel Valley. The trail is wide and smooth, which makes it ideal for walking and running. If you start the trail from atop Smoke Tree Ln, you will first encounter a series of switch-back curves.
Trail conditions & character
“The views after that segment are breathtaking - covina can be seen in its entirety and you can get a glimpse of the L.”
“There’s a bit of an incline but it’s fairly easy for people that are accustomed to hiking.”
“Parking is easy and free; you can either park in one of the neighborhood streets or in the nearby park (but that gets pretty packed and the parking can be hard to find)”
Plan your run at Schabarum Skyline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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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