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Trail System
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Arcata, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trail System'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.
Park featuring trails, forests, and other attractions that's suitable for kids.
What runners say about Trail System
“Gorgeous trails, generally fairly mild though there's quite a bit of moderate up and down hills.”
Great entry level trails with upper level geographic beauty. Plant life looks like it's out of a fairy tale, and a little basic wildlife unique to the Redwoods living here, it's a great place for a walk or adventure.
One of the very best trail systems for all walks of life that is accommodating to varying physical aptitudes. Adults, kids, elderly, horses, dogs, bikes, one wheels, you name it.
Beautiful natural forest very clean and the trails are marked well. Nice trails.
Found 42 banana slugs on this trail and it’s such a fun game to play during the hike. Best trip ever!
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous trails, generally fairly mild though there's quite a bit of moderate up and down hills.”
“Fairly challenging up and down trails and easier more level trails.”
Plan your run at Trail System
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofarcata.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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