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Thunderbird Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Yucaipa, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1.3 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Thunderbird 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.

1.3 miOpen 24h

What runners say about Thunderbird Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This 1.3 mile trail is great for walking, hiking, running, mountain biking and frequent used for Yucaipa High School sports teams. Dogs should be leashed. Watch for snakes. The trail can be linked with Three Hawks for a 2.3 mile loop or access The Ridge fire road, which follows the Crafton Hills ridge in its entirety.

★★★★☆ — Marlette , Mar 2019

Trails galore for running, cycling, hiking, etc! Watch for animals like snakes!

★★★★★ — Jan , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Plan your run at Thunderbird Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance1.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • 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 Thunderbird Trail

Chapman Heights Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399

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Running trails near Yucaipa

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Three Hawks Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

under a mile away

Crafton Hills Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

Scenic

under a mile away

Ridge Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Mentone, CA

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiker-friendly, hilly space featuring views, easy climbs and a variety of wildlife.

under a mile away

Crafton Hills Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

Scenic

1.4 miles away

Zanja Peak Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

2.0 miles away

Oakmont Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Redlands, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails near the canyon for picnics, biking and dog walking, plus benches.

2.4 miles away

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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.