HomeCaliforniaPlacerville › Wildman Hill

Wildman Hill

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Placerville, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
35 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Wildman Hill'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.

35 miScenicHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Wildman Hill

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“chill af parking spot with great view, super secluded yet right off road didn't hike but like I said chill af”

I believe this is the hike that when I was in prison at Growlersburg Conservation Camp we would hike frequently to get us in shape for the fire season. It was petty rough.

★★★★★ — Jeffery , Mar 2025

chill af parking spot with great view, super secluded yet right off road didn't hike but like I said chill af

★★★★★ — Lauren , Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 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 13 mentions

“chill af parking spot with great view, super secluded yet right off road didn't hike but like I said chill af”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“chill af parking spot with great view, super secluded yet right off road didn't hike but like I said chill af”

More trails like this →

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

More trails like this →

🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Wildman Hill

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance35 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitearconservancy.org
  • Phone(530) 621-1224
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Wildman Hill

1756 Georgetown Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Get directions

Running trails near Placerville

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

1.2 miles away

Red Shack Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Placerville, CA

Scenic

Hiking destination featuring a trail that leads to a river.

1.2 miles away

Lumsden Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 245 reviews

Placerville, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

4.1 miles away

Monroe Ridge Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Placerville, CA

4.4 miles away

El Dorado Trail Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Placerville, CA

Dog-friendly

Walking and biking are popular activities on this bridge.

4.5 miles away

Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 453 reviews

Placerville, CA

Dog-friendly

Recreation area featuring athletic fields, disc golf, a playground, and picnic tables.

4.7 miles away

All running trails in Placerville, CA →

Nearby towns

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.