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Six Pillars Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in San Ramon, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Six Pillars Park'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.

ScenicHillyTrailhead parking

Play area featuring slides, climbing structures and swings at a site with serene views.

What runners say about Six Pillars Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (144 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Beautiful views, modern play structure, skate park, and easy parking make this park a great option for those in the Tri Valley area.”

One of the best parks in San Ramon. This park features a playground with a beautiful view of the hills. This park is located at the top of the Rolling Hills trail. If you keep going towards the left (like towards the restroom side), you’ll find the end/start of Rolling Hills trail.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Sep 2025

Small, but beautiful park with some scenic views! Does have sufficient parking spaces.. one of our favorite hangout places!

★★★★★ — Aravinth , Mar 2018

Beautiful views, modern play structure, skate park, and easy parking make this park a great option for those in the Tri Valley area. Hike around the rolling hills and ponds, or picnic by the swing sets and climbing structures. We went on a Saturday and only one other family was there. Great bike paths.

★★★★★ — Alyssa , Feb 2021

Nice little park. Few things for kids to enjoy. Trail is not paved all the way. Views are good

★★★★☆ — Pranav , Jun 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 19 mentions

“Beautiful views, modern play structure, skate park, and easy parking make this park a great option for those in the Tri Valley area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Beautiful views, modern play structure, skate park, and easy parking make this park a great option for those in the Tri Valley area.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Hike around the rolling hills and ponds, or picnic by the swing sets and climbing structures.”

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Plan your run at Six Pillars Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websiteci.san-ramon.ca.us
  • Phone(925) 973-3290
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Six Pillars Park

Windemere Pkwy, San Ramon, CA 94582

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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.