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Sycamore Valley Open Space South

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Danville, California · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Sycamore Valley Open Space South'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHilly

What runners say about Sycamore Valley Open Space South

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful views. Well maintained trails and safe. Hot, cold or raining it’s a great place to walk with family and friends and or course your dog. Please keep your dog on a leash as Danville has a leash law

★★★★★ — Ronald , Sep 2022

Please note: This review is for the regular Sycamore Valley Open Space (north side of Camino Tassajara). This open space is a wonderful place for a quick hike. All trails have decent hills so you'll definitely get a good workout! The variety of scenery, from Mt.

★★★★★ — Kristine , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 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

“Very few people, amazing view, almost unlimited parking space.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Hot, cold or raining it’s a great place to walk with family and friends and or course your dog.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“All trails have decent hills so you'll definitely get a good workout!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Sycamore Valley Open Space South

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteebparks.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Valley Open Space South

Danville, 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.