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Valley View Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Upland, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Valley View Trailhead'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.

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What runners say about Valley View Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Quiet and convenient. There's no parking at this trail head. It looks like there is a small lot, but it's a private tow-a-way lot. Instead, park across the street in the shopping center, and walk to it. Maybe grab some lunch or a snack while you're there.

★★★★☆ — Craig , Feb 2022

love walking here!!! So peaceful w/ nice views of the water. Can really vary the lenght of your hike because there are a variety of trails to walk, some are paved ,some unpaved dirt. Very easy walking no major inclines. But signs are posted for Coyotes so be aware.

★★★★★ — Mary , Jan 2018

Good little trail that's close to where I live. The Upland trail is around 2.5 miles. It could be marked a little better when you come off the trail and run on the sidewalk. Another thing is I'm not sure where parking is allowed. I parked across the street in the shopping center, not sure if it is allowed.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Jun 2022

This place was well planned, maps showing where that's start / stop , rest areas throughout the trails with benches , even picknic tables in select areas. 😁

★★★★★ — Bill , Nov 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Another thing is I'm not sure where parking is allowed.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Can really vary the lenght of your hike because there are a variety of trails to walk, some are paved ,some unpaved dirt.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“I thought there was an upper and lower loop, but the upper trail isn't a full loop.”

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Plan your run at Valley View Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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

Hours

Monday 6 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6 pm
Thursday 6 am–6 pm
Friday 6 am–6 pm
Saturday 6 am–6 pm
Sunday 6 am–6 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 Valley View Trailhead

1316 E 19th St, Upland, CA 91784

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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.