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Top of Punk Out Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendora, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Top of Punk Out Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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-friendlyHilly

Hiking area with a trail leading to a hilltop viewpoint.

What runners say about Top of Punk Out Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“No shade or water but great views on a clear day.”

My First Time Hiking This Trail and It Was Very Challenging. The Trail Is Very Steep At Times and I Would Recommend Wearing The Right Shoes. You Will Pass Poop Out On Your Way To Punk Out. Amazing View At The Top. Good Luck and Bring Water.

★★★★★ — John , Sep 2020

Great Mt. Biking and hiking trail. There are some Creek crossings, so be prepare to get wet. This is 90% single track trail.

★★★★★ — Eric , Feb 2016

Killer workout. If you catch the trail from Monroe Truck Trail it's marked with a Punk Out sign, just north of the Mystic sign, and you will veer right and up! You can take a more gradual climb to the same peak by veering left at the sign. Poop Out is the lower trail leading up to the Mystic sign from Dalton and GMR.

★★★★☆ — Amanda , Dec 2016

Nice short hike you can take the family on... We had a few kids in tow, ages 10 & 16. This is California so you will come across a snake or two in warmer weather. We took the steep trail up and the flatter trail down. No shade or water but great views on a clear day.

★★★★★ — Damian , Nov 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 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 20 mentions

“Rough uphill climb where you will find yourself using both your hands and legs, but once you reach that flag and take a deep breath, the surge of accomplishment is well worth it.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“The views are fantastic, especially on such a stellar clear day.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Our dog enjoyed it too I think.”

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Plan your run at Top of Punk Out Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Top of Punk Out Trail

Lower Monroe Rd, Glendora, CA 91741

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Running trails near Glendora

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

Start of Punk Out Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

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under a mile away

Lower Monroe Truck Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Glendora, CA

4 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Outdoor recreation area with hiking trails, mountain biking, and plenty of water.

under a mile away

Mystic Canyon Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

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under a mile away

Big Dalton Wilderness Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Glendora, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park, campground and hiking area offering views of the valley, plus picnic facilities.

under a mile away

Big Dalton Canyon Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Shaded, family-friendly hiking area along a creek in the San Gabriel Mountains.

1.0 miles away

Glendora Cross Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

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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.