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Stock Ranch Open Space

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Citrus Heights, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Stock Ranch Open Space'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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

What runners say about Stock Ranch Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (24 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“A safe and beautiful view of the full and flowing creek.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“A peaceful place for a bit of nature in the city.”

Awesome night walk through this lovely place! Great wooden bridge, frogs croaking, fun group of walking companions...Very enjoyable!

★★★★★ — Karen , Jan 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“A safe and beautiful view of the full and flowing creek.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“A peaceful place for a bit of nature in the city.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Stock Ranch Open Space

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesunriseparks.com
  • Phone+1 916-725-1585
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Stock Ranch Open Space

6462 Cedar Ranch Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

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Running trails near Citrus Heights

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Van Maren Park

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Outdoor activity area with a playground, basketball court & picnic tables, plus a creek & trails.

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Stock Ranch Nature Preserve

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PavedDog-friendly

under a mile away

Crosswoods Community Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

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Park featuring tennis courts, picnic tables, a playground, and a library.

under a mile away

Brooktree Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

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PavedShadedDog-friendly

15-acre park with a playground, paved path & picnic tables, plus tennis courts & baseball fields.

under a mile away

Twin Creeks Park Site

4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews

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Dog-friendly

Children will enjoy this park featuring a trail.

1.3 miles away

Arcade Creek Park Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 698 reviews

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Shaded

Natural park on a creek with play & fitness equipment, trails & shaded picnic tables.

1.3 miles away

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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.