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Soquel Canyon/Butterfield Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Chino Hills, 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 Soquel Canyon/Butterfield 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 Soquel Canyon/Butterfield Trail
Cool little hill for a daily walk. Early mornings you are likely to see a coyote or two.
Great butterfly trail. When you get on top of the hill you will see some other trails - one to lead you to see the views of a busy street, two other trails. Nice scenery. There is also a park nearby. Within the park a secret trail lead up to china hill state park.
Trail conditions & character
“When you get on top of the hill you will see some other trails - one to lead you to see the views of a busy street, two other trails.”
Plan your run at Soquel Canyon/Butterfield 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.
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