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Sycamore Canyon Park Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 Google reviews · Running trail in Diamond Bar, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sycamore Canyon Park 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.

ShadedScenicHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Neighborhood hiking trail with a steep staircase, outdoor exercise stations & scenic views.

What runners say about Sycamore Canyon Park Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (238 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Nice well maintained trails, steep stairs but doable,a creek, fallen trees,playground, picnic area surely made this trail one of nature's best 👌 👍”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“The creek is so pretty and if you follow the creek instead of the trail, its the most beautiful hangout spot with 2 little waterfalls.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Wonderful trail with a huge staircase leading to exercise stations and another trail leading down to a shaded Creek.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful, all while still in the city.”

My favorite trail to just go and chill on. The creek is so pretty and if you follow the creek instead of the trail, its the most beautiful hangout spot with 2 little waterfalls.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Feb 2025

Amazing trail, beautiful stream as promised here are my photos of this tranquil environment

★★★★★ — Manny , Jun 2021

Trail is a bit short but good for the family/birthday parties. Partially shady especially good during Summer time

★★★★☆ — Cheri , Mar 2021

Enter from Golden Springs . Parking available. Beautiful stage 1 30 minutes or Stage 2 60 minutes hike .

★★★★★ — Dave , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 238 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 20 mentions

“The creek is so pretty and if you follow the creek instead of the trail, its the most beautiful hangout spot with 2 little waterfalls.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Nice well maintained trails, steep stairs but doable,a creek, fallen trees,playground, picnic area surely made this trail one of nature's best 👌 👍”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Wonderful trail with a huge staircase leading to exercise stations and another trail leading down to a shaded Creek.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There's a nice trail and stairs to walk on and a smaller parking lot at the end of the trail.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful, all while still in the city.”

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Plan your run at Sycamore Canyon Park Trail

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 909-839-7060

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–5 pm
Friday 7:30 am–5 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–5 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–5 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 Sycamore Canyon Park Trail

Diamond Bar, California

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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.