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Vista Del Norte Reserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Rolling Hills Estates, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Vista Del Norte Reserve'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 Vista Del Norte Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful hike with great views all around.”

Beautiful view! We’ve been living in PV peninsula more than 1( yr, but just had a walk with dogs for the first time. Love it!

★★★★★ — Bobo , Jul 2022

We used to call parts of it Von's Hill.. It was a big shortcut for those of us who live up by Ridgecrest Intermediate school . It was a shortcut to either the mall or the high school. Right in the middle of the preserve was a little "fort" someone dug into the hill.

★★★★★ — Brendon , May 2017

Beautiful hike with great views all around. There's also a community garden up there. Its great that they have a couple benches to sit and enjoy the view. When the soil is wet it might be a little muddy so its best to come when the soil is dry.

★★★★★ — Miguel , Jan 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 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 7 mentions

“Beautiful hike with great views all around.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“We used to call parts of it Von's Hill.”

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Plan your run at Vista Del Norte Reserve

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
  • Websiterpvca.gov
  • Phone(310) 544-5353

Hours

Monday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Tuesday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Wednesday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Thursday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Friday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Saturday 5:40 AM–7:50 PM
Sunday 5:40 AM–7:50 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 Vista Del Norte Reserve

Crenshaw Blvd &, Indian Peak Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275

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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.