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Tuolumne Riverside Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Modesto, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Tuolumne Riverside 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.

Scenic

Popular spot for hiking and cycling, but also horses and dog walkers.

What runners say about Tuolumne Riverside Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (73 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Amazing work to keep these places clean and maintained by those that are responsible but we all are encouraged to help keep it clean when we ride, walk or run 🤙”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful place great hike it was pretty awesome if you want to get away from the busy City life for a while this is a great place to go”

great place to ride a bike, even for walking by the river. Bike obstacle course underneath highway 99. I can see why others had safety concerns in the past but feels safe these days, at least to me.

★★★★★ — Bojan , Nov 2020

The local trail that has it all! From Dry Creek to TRT, it's a great way to get your exercise and have fun at the same time. Adults and kids can handle these trails and pathways.

★★★★★ — Bryan , Dec 2020

My previous review was 5 yrs out of date. The Drycreek trail coalition overhauled the entire trail system between beard brook park and carpenter rd. I'd personally recommend only intermediate and above riders between dryden golf course and carpenter rd. fair warning: park at your own risk here.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Aug 2021

Good place to walk and relax your mind, as long as you dont mind the outside people.

★★★★★ — Sebastian , Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 73 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

“Beautiful place great hike it was pretty awesome if you want to get away from the busy City life for a while this is a great place to go”

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Plan your run at Tuolumne Riverside Trail

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.

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 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 Tuolumne Riverside Trail

1080 S Morton Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354

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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.