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Sky Ranch | John Muir Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Martinez, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sky Ranch | John Muir Land Trust 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 Sky Ranch | John Muir Land Trust

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great Trail shares with horses but hard to find entrance... 142 Paso De Avila road is a better end point address to use for google maps. park right at the entrance as many many people myself included drove to far because maps is deceptive.

★★★★★ — Peter , May 2020

Sparsely used trails with beautiful of the Benicia Bridge, Suisun Bay, Carquinez Straits, Mothball Fleet. Entrance from Dutra Road. First half of mile is nicely shaded. Trail is shared with both Horseback Riders and mountain bikers.

★★★★★ — Ren , Jun 2016

Challenging altitude hike, beautiful 360 views at 1000 ft, wildlife, hidden gem

★★★★★ — Charlotte , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

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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.

Where to find Sky Ranch | John Muir Land Trust

142 Paso De Avila, Martinez, CA 94553

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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 Something out of date?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.