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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.
What runners say about Thunderbird Trail
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.
Trails galore for running, cycling, hiking, etc! Watch for animals like snakes!
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 |
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
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Ridge Trail
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Oakmont Park
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