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Start Of Hiking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Crestline, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Start Of Hiking 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.
Hiking area known for its shady terrain and narrow, steep paths, as well as dog-friendliness.
What runners say about Start Of Hiking Trail
“Very easy, short beautiful trail.”
It’s worth it when you get there. The trail is not well marked though so if you are not from the area it can seem confusing. You have to park in the shoulder before you get to the gate. Once you walk in, take the lower walking trail, not the higher rural road.
A 15 minute hike through the woods. Park on the west side of the road. Walk on the right side of the gate alongside Seely camp. Every fork, take the right side, pass the fenced in pool. To see the rock, avoid the scramble down the hill, walk to the right down the rocky granite shelf.
It is a great place for family hiking. I have seen a 3 year old baby hiking this trails with their parents (they have 2 more kids and mom was pregnant, amazing). It is somewhat of an easy trail and there is plenty of nature on this trail.
Great place for hiking nature is wonderfull and good time for relax and enjoy it.
Trail conditions & character
“To see the rock, avoid the scramble down the hill, walk to the right down the rocky granite shelf.”
“Happy to find some parking spaces, but it's a little confusing for newcomers and there is no bathroom.”
“Happy to find some parking spaces, but it's a little confusing for newcomers and there is no bathroom.”
Plan your run at Start Of Hiking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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