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Shady slope trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Danville, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shady slope trailhead'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.
What runners say about Shady slope trailhead
“Looking around, it is green everywhere, which is quite beautiful.”
“Now one of my favorite local hikes, easy to moderate incline in some areas but overall easy hike with pretty nice views of the East Bay from the top of the foothills.”
This trail offers a nice up hill trek through a ravine and across a little bridge. It is a very cute trail that has a rewarding view once you get to the top. This is a footpath rather than a fire road and it connects at the top of the hill to the Short Ridge trail. Great place to get a quick cardio workout!
This open space is also known as the Little Switzerland of the Bay Area. Hiking here is a bit difficult due to the potholes created by trampling in the mud, but the rich rain has brought infinite vitality here. Looking around, it is green everywhere, which is quite beautiful.
Loop trail with great views of the Danville valley. Shade is not present all through the hike. There is a bench at the center of the loop and downhill path is slope with super slippery. Take water and be cautious while going there.
Now one of my favorite local hikes, easy to moderate incline in some areas but overall easy hike with pretty nice views of the East Bay from the top of the foothills. Easy parking and bathrooms onsite at Sycamore park.
Trail conditions & character
“Now one of my favorite local hikes, easy to moderate incline in some areas but overall easy hike with pretty nice views of the East Bay from the top of the foothills.”
“Now one of my favorite local hikes, easy to moderate incline in some areas but overall easy hike with pretty nice views of the East Bay from the top of the foothills.”
“Loop trail with great views of the Danville valley.”
Plan your run at Shady slope trailhead
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.
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