Fresno County, California

Looking for the best running in Fresno County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Fresno County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Running Spots in and near Fresno County

  • Fresno, California

    Tom Macmichael Senior Trail

    3.41 mi / 233 ft gain
    Tom Macmichael Senior Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fresno, California.
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  • Friant, California

    Pincushion Peak

    2.49 mi / 1043 ft gain
    Head North on Friant Rd. It will begin to head East, becoming Millerton Rd. Stay on Millerton Rd for 4.2 mi. Turn left onto Sky Harbor Rd (street JUST before Table Mountain Casino). Follow Sky Harbor Rd for 5.8 miles to the end of the road. Parking is available along the road. There are port a po...
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  • Auberry, California

    San Joaquin River Gorge Trail

    4.0
    2.19 mi / 374 ft gain
    Explore the natural beauty of the San Joaquin River Gorge Trail, located near Clovis, California. This trail offers hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians a chance to experience diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to river vistas, all within the San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation M...
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  • Three Rivers, California

    Little Baldy

    5.0
    3.28 mi / 636 ft gain
    A short hike with impressive views of Sequoia National Park, the Little Baldy trail is the less touristy version of Moro Rock.  When we hiked it on a beautiful Sunday morning in the summer, we had the entire summit to ourselves.  Even if other hikers had been up there, it would have still felt em...
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  • Tulare County, California

    Pear Lake via the Lakes Trail

    5.0
    12.04 mi / 3346.46 ft gain
    The Lakes Trail to Pear Lake can be done as either an overnight stay or a day hike.  For overnight, you'll need to get a permit but there are beautiful camping spots available at both Emerald Lake and Pear Lake.  As a day hike, plan to spend all day since you'll undoubtedly pause at each lake for...
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