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South Fork Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Hayward, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from South Fork Trail'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.

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What runners say about South Fork Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Moderate hiking trail with great San Francisco Bay area scenery on the top section of the South Folk Trail.

★★★★★ — Jack , Jul 2022

Great day for a hike. A lot of uphill, but the view is worth it. A few cows on the trail, but they paid no attention as I passed by. Bring water with you as there is nothing up here. Remember to leave no trace.

★★★★★ — Tom , Apr 2024

Real name is South Fork Trail. Great views. Trail could use a bit of brushing to clear the plants encroaching in the grassy parts.

★★★★☆ — Eric , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Plan your run at South Fork Trail

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.

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

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 South Fork Trail

S Fork Trail, Hayward, CA 94552

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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.