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Sierra College Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocklin, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sierra College Nature Trail 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.
What runners say about Sierra College Nature Trail
This trail offers a peaceful walking experience with lots of intersecting paths, so you can tailor your route based on how long or shaded you want your walk to be.
During construction, you can still access this trail by going to the back of the parking garage. Although the trail is near the freeway, it's still a nice trail in nature with a small bridge overlooking a creek. There's also various wildlife depending on season and time of day, including turkeys and even small frogs.
Lots of tree coverage, squirrels, chipmunks, and birds. Warning signs for rattlesnakes, but the grass is trimmed. Nice path! Would be great for cross country jogging. Sadly, no dogs allowed.
Trail conditions & character
“During construction, you can still access this trail by going to the back of the parking garage.”
“This trail offers a peaceful walking experience with lots of intersecting paths, so you can tailor your route based on how long or shaded you want your walk to be.”
Plan your run at Sierra College Nature Trail
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitebiosci.sierracollege.edu
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