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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Garfield Street Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Carlsbad, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Agua Hedionda Lagoon Garfield Street Trailhead'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.
Hiking trail and picnic spot with a beach and a lagoon, also popular for fishing.
What runners say about Agua Hedionda Lagoon Garfield Street Trailhead
“My wife and I always escape to this place because it's Calming and so Beautiful whether it's day or night the view is beyond Magnificent.”
“Great place to walk your dog or take a nice walk along the dirt path.”
Great place to walk your dog or take a nice walk along the dirt path. You never know what you will see in the lagoon . Lots of rattlesnakes so keep your eyes open.
This place is so cool. I have been hiking here so many times. And what's really cool, is that this is a super good spot to go fishing. I also fly my drone here. Excellent for anyone. Great for kids. And it's in Carlsbad. Carlsbad is like one of my favorite cities in southern California.
Very nice beach!! We are always here doing birthday parties, picnics, walks, surfing, swimming, you name it!! Parking can be difficult but if you go early you will find a spot!
This is a great hiking area, you can also fish here. When the tide is coming in or the tide is going out there are halibut under the bridge. It is pretty Rocky and the pads can be steep so we're comfortable but sturdy shoes.
Trail conditions & character
“My wife and I always escape to this place because it's Calming and so Beautiful whether it's day or night the view is beyond Magnificent.”
“Some people don't keep their dogs on a leash here, which is annoying (I'm afraid of dogs, especially when they come running at me.”
“Parking can be difficult but if you go early you will find a spot!”
“It is pretty Rocky and the pads can be steep so we're comfortable but sturdy shoes.”
“It is pretty Rocky and the pads can be steep so we're comfortable but sturdy shoes.”
Plan your run at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Garfield Street Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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