31 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Trail Running in California
Go trail running in California with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 540 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in California.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail running recommendation in California from one of our 76 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 540 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Trail Running Destinations in California
Trail Running Routes in California
Angeles Crest 100
Cross the San Gabriel mountain range in one single push during the Angeles Crest 100.
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 158 km
- Ascent
- 5.5 km
- Descent
- 6.9 km
Pacific Crest Lakes Basin Loop
A stunning run on the Pacific Crest Trail and the spine of the Sierras.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 618 m
- Descent
- 618 m
Jamison Lake
Run to a pair of sublime alpine lakes in a rocky amphitheater.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 343 m
- Descent
- 343 m
Long Lake Lollipop
Rocky trail run in the Lakes Basin.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 557 m
- Descent
- 558 m
Bear Lakes Loop
Dip your toes into Lakes Basin trail running!
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 192 m
- Descent
- 192 m
Mt. Elwell Loop
Gain stunning views above the Lakes Basin area from the summit of Mt. Elwell.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 783 m
- Descent
- 783 m
Traverse of Santa Monica Mountains: the Backbone Trail
A complete traverse of the Santa Monica Mountains outside of Los Angeles along the Backbone Trail with terminuses at Will Rogers State Park and Ray Miller Trailhead
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 106 km
- Ascent
- 3.8 km
- Descent
- 4 km
Tuna Canyon Budwood Motorway
Ridgeline run with ocean views above the Pacific Coast Highway
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Descent
- 180 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in California
7 routes · Hiking · Road Biking · Trail Running
Easy Nature Outings in San Francisco
5 routes · Trail Running
6 Top Trail Runs in the Bay Area
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Dog-Friendly Hikes near San Francisco
6 routes · Trail Running
Run the Sierras: Best Trail Runs near Mammoth Lakes, CA
6 routes · Trail Running
6 Classic Trail Runs in the Yosemite Valley
8 routes · Trail Running
Trail Running Los Angeles: Best Runs in the City
4 routes · Trail Running
4 Easy Trail Runs in Los Angeles, California
5 routes · Trail Running