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Skyline Drive Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 669 Google reviews · Running trail in Corona, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skyline Drive 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.
Trails for beginning & advanced hikers & mountain bikers offering views of nearby cities.
What runners say about Skyline Drive Trailhead
“Here’s why: Diverse Terrain: The trail begins with an easy asphalt path behind residential homes, gradually transitioning into a well kept dirt trail at the base of the mountains.”
“Such a beautiful trail my kids loved going and cant wait to go again and seen a gopher snake on the trail”
“If you are looking for a shorter nature hike with shade, try the Tin Mine Canyon Trail near the base of the trail.”
This is not a hill. It's a mountain, hell of a climb whether walking or riding. Plenty of other moderate-easy trails in this area. Check out the tin mine trail with the kids. Great MTB training or practice ride. Steep climbs and a great descent.
It's all up hill at a slight incline I made it 4miles up on my E-bike before turning around And going back down . It's a nice trail bring water .
Such a beautiful trail my kids loved going and cant wait to go again and seen a gopher snake on the trail
I recently explored the Skyline Trail, and it left me in awe! Here’s why: Diverse Terrain: The trail begins with an easy asphalt path behind residential homes, gradually transitioning into a well kept dirt trail at the base of the mountains. The mix of pavement and natural terrain keeps things interesting.
Trail conditions & character
“You will be in for a 10 mile hike with the first 3 miles ascending nearly 2500 ft of straight incline which took almost 3 hours for us to reach the top.”
“Spectacular Views: Between the two mountains, the vistas can be breathtaking depending on the weather and time, especially when white clouds are there with a blue sky backdrop.”
“Parking is limited, street parking only on Foothill, right in front of the trail.”
“If you are looking for a shorter nature hike with shade, try the Tin Mine Canyon Trail near the base of the trail.”
“Here’s why: Diverse Terrain: The trail begins with an easy asphalt path behind residential homes, gradually transitioning into a well kept dirt trail at the base of the mountains.”
“Here’s why: Diverse Terrain: The trail begins with an easy asphalt path behind residential homes, gradually transitioning into a well kept dirt trail at the base of the mountains.”
Plan your run at Skyline Drive Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websitediscovercorona.com
- Phone(951) 736-2241
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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