Marshall Canyon Trail

Love this little trail. Sometimes it can be very peaceful especially as you walk next to a babbling brook, other times it can be stressful if there are lots of mountain bikers.

Only complaint is that the parking situation isn’t great. You have to park at the park which is a little under .25 miles way. Not horrible, but unfortunate that you can’t start your hike at the hiking starting point. Other than that it is well maintained, nice trail, a few flooding area, but you can walk on rocks. Took a BOB stroller with it, had a few moments where we needed to pick it up and a bit steep for it but we managed.

We actually didn’t plan to hike this trail but glad we did. Lively wildlife with lots of birds, frogs, rabbits. Creek water crossings (be careful when it rains, you can tell it can get flooded easily). For those that are rock hounds and enjoy geology, I recommend waking right along the creek (trail is right next to it). Also, easily accessible for photographers that want to shoot portraits. I was also surprised by the variety of plant life. Oaks and eucalyptus trees within a few hundred feet of each other. There’s a swing, currently along the trail (Dec 2018). Saw horse poop so maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see someone ride through. Terrains is pretty flat in the beginning. LOTS of bikes, as everyone has said.

What a beautiful trail and lots of shade too and canopied with old oaks trees most of the way! Love mountain biking that trail with my gal friends

Try out that new mountain bike or just stroll along the lazy creek in the shade of tall trees. A great place to hike or bike when the sun is hot. In 90 minutes I can find 100+ golf ball in the valley just below the golf course. Or just sit and relax on NJ a log by the trail.