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St. Johns River Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in Visalia, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from St. Johns River 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.
Paved park featuring a trail along the river for walking, running, and biking.
What runners say about St. Johns River Trail
“The sunrise is just as beautiful as the sunset.”
“Peaceful trail for scooters 🛴 🚲 🐕 .”
“Always a great place to take the dogs for a walk!”
Sometimes there is bums and i have almost been ran over by a drunk persom driving on the trail. Besides that its a great place to run.
Always love visiting this place. Whether water running, or dry river bed. Just go to think, and walk.
Beautiful scenery for the most part four stars because the signage has faded to the point it can’t be read and it’s missing on this beautiful native American plant “Cephalanthus sp. or Buttonbush”.
Had a wonderful time bike riding on the trail. The trail is paved and well kept. Be cautious as I did notice a couple of people maybe living under the bridge. I will be returning soon as I really did enjoy tge long bike ride.
Trail conditions & character
“The sunrise is just as beautiful as the sunset.”
“Always a great place to take the dogs for a walk!”
Plan your run at St. Johns River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:25 am–8 pm |
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