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Sycamore Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Claremont, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Sycamore Canyon Trailhead'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.

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What runners say about Sycamore Canyon Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Easy access and beautiful California scenery. Sagebrush and Sumac. I recommend going early, but that is just a personal hiking preference. Plenty of trails that are easy to navigate and can shorten or lengthen a hike to your liking. Awesome trail.

★★★★★ — Luke , Jun 2025

Nice starter trail. 2 trails,rocky sandy trail and paved one..your pick have fun ..bike hike run or walk . Lets go .

★★★★☆ — Victor , Jun 2022

This trailhead is waaaayyyy better than where Alltrails.com sends you. Alltrails sends you to the corner of Mountain and Via Catarina. That trail is exposed and has warning signs for mountain lions. THIS trail is paved, partially shaded, great for biking and has benches. I had a great time with my dog.

★★★★★ — Anna , Oct 2024

I liked to hike on this trail. You can see all around up on the hills. I'm starting from Towne, parked my car and start walking at Thompson Creek trail up on the hills and go back to Thompson Creek trail again.

★★★★★ — Amy , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“You can see all around up on the hills.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“THIS trail is paved, partially shaded, great for biking and has benches.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Sycamore Canyon Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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

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 Trailhead

2491 San Fernando Ct, Claremont, CA 91711

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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.