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Sunrise Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Rancho Palos Verdes, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Sunrise 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.
What runners say about Sunrise Trail
“This kid friendly hiking trail provides a pleasant experience with some shaded sections, mostly paved paths, and a scenic ocean view.”
“Founders Park, a nearby quiet retreat, offers a spacious and beautiful green lawn, adding to the overall charm of the area.”
Beautiful path, easy effort level, allows dogs on leash but not on the beach.
This kid friendly hiking trail provides a pleasant experience with some shaded sections, mostly paved paths, and a scenic ocean view. Founders Park, a nearby quiet retreat, offers a spacious and beautiful green lawn, adding to the overall charm of the area.
Small trail but amazing view in side of ocean. You can park in golf club parking or on street. The trail has a short path beach access. If you want hike for 2 or 3 miles you should walk through the beach too.
Sunrise Trail offers a peaceful stretch along the cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, where the ocean breeze cuts through neatly trimmed hillsides and the views open wide toward Catalina.
Trail conditions & character
“This kid friendly hiking trail provides a pleasant experience with some shaded sections, mostly paved paths, and a scenic ocean view.”
“Founders Park, a nearby quiet retreat, offers a spacious and beautiful green lawn, adding to the overall charm of the area.”
“This kid friendly hiking trail provides a pleasant experience with some shaded sections, mostly paved paths, and a scenic ocean view.”
Plan your run at Sunrise Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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