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Sugarloaf Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 242 Google reviews · Running trail in Walnut Creek, 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
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sugarloaf 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.
More than 3,000 acres of woodlands, grasslands & chaparral with picnic areas & multi-use trails.
What runners say about Sugarloaf Open Space
“Great open soace with beautiful green hills in the spring and Golden brown the rest of the year.”
“It's nice to take time out of my day and hike to this little bench (which I can see from my house) and enjoy peace and quiet.”
“My favorite place to go walk the dogs!”
Serene, beautiful and nice trail for daily walking. Due to recent rains, trail paths are pretty muddy and slippery. Walk or bike with caution. Good parking area with picnic tables and restrooms available.
Love the open space. Nice hills to walk around. Its dog friendly. My dog Bella really like it there. Good combination of up and down hills.
One of my favorite places to hike in the tri-valley. Accessible, gorgeous, and not crowded. Parts of this area may be difficult for casual hikers as the hills can be very steep, but there are alternate routes to access the gorgeous ridge overlooking the entire San Ramon Valley.
My favorite place to go walk the dogs! There is not a ton of shade cover so keep that in mind when it's hot, but the views are well worth it. Once you climb to the top you get an incredible view of rolling hills on one side, and a birds eye view of the freeway on the other.
Trail conditions & character
“There is not a ton of shade cover so keep that in mind when it's hot, but the views are well worth it.”
“Once you climb to the top you get an incredible view of rolling hills on one side, and a birds eye view of the freeway on the other.”
“The area allows off-leash dogs except for the picnic area, so beware if you do not enjoy dogs.”
“Not crowded at all, there are bathrooms and what felt like 100 empty picnic tables everywhere.”
“It's nice to take time out of my day and hike to this little bench (which I can see from my house) and enjoy peace and quiet.”
Plan your run at Sugarloaf 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewalnut-creek.org
- Phone+1 925-943-5800
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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