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Slick Rock Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,414 Google reviews · Running trail in Three Rivers, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Slick Rock Recreation Area'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.
Park offering opportunities for walking, boating, and picnicking, as well as scenic views.
What runners say about Slick Rock Recreation Area
“This stunning trail takes you through majestic #SierraNevada landscapes, with sparkling streams, smooth #GraniteDomes, and breathtaking #NatureViews all around.”
“Simply beautiful and peaceful scene along the Kaweah River with giant rocks everywhere to climb all over.”
One of the best places I've visited. I took the kids to Sequoia national park, and saw this magical creek on the side of the road. We decided to stop by on our way back, and that was the best decision we made for that day! The kids had so much fund there, they didn't wanted to leave.
Beautiful place to take a hike, go fishing, take a swim, just enjoy the natural outdoors, it was clean and very peaceful just be ready to pay $10 fee to park, play on the first entrance the second one isn't working right now so you'll have to walk up to the first parking area
This stunning trail takes you through majestic #SierraNevada landscapes, with sparkling streams, smooth #GraniteDomes, and breathtaking #NatureViews all around. Perfect for adventure lovers, hikers, and anyone who enjoys the peace of the mountains.
Such a great spot to hang out! It is not a "hike," but it is a nice spot to walk & spend some time. It ended up raining while we were there, but we stuck around anyway! There is a $5 daily parking fee (card only). The drive was nice driving around the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“This stunning trail takes you through majestic #SierraNevada landscapes, with sparkling streams, smooth #GraniteDomes, and breathtaking #NatureViews all around.”
“It's best to use the second parking lot when the water is this high!”
“Simply beautiful and peaceful scene along the Kaweah River with giant rocks everywhere to climb all over.”
“There’s also a public restroom by the parking area.”
Plan your run at Slick Rock Recreation Area
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(559) 597-2301
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
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