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Windemere Ridge Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in San Ramon, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Windemere Ridge 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.

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What runners say about Windemere Ridge Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (24 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful paved trail, very scenic, easy hike and great for kids.”

Beautiful hike, kid friendly!! You get to see housing communities and also the lovely rolling hills. It was super windy when we went but we still enjoyed it

★★★★★ — Swat , Mar 2024

Paved trail with nice view of entire Dougherty Valley. Please note that this trail is in a cattle grazing area. So, you'll most likely encounter cows on the way. I've also spotted Coyotes many times in the spring season.

★★★★★ — Ganesan , Nov 2018

Beautiful paved trail, very scenic, easy hike and great for kids. Parking is not convinient

★★★★☆ — Denis , Jan 2021

Moderate difficulty and nice short hike along the houses on one side and views of the mountains on the other side.

★★★★★ — Pravin , Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 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 11 mentions

“Moderate difficulty and nice short hike along the houses on one side and views of the mountains on the other side.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Beautiful paved trail, very scenic, easy hike and great for kids.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“You get to see housing communities and also the lovely rolling hills.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“I expected gravel/dirt but still a very fun trail for beginner bikers”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Parking is not convinient”

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Plan your run at Windemere Ridge Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • Websitesanramon.ca.gov
  • Phone(925) 973-3200
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Windemere Ridge Trail

E Branch Pkwy, San Ramon, CA 94582

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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.