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Badlands Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 394 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Niguel, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Badlands Park'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.
Park offering coastal views, picnic tables, and trails that are good for kids.
What runners say about Badlands Park
“Badlands Park in Laguna Niguel is one of my favorite places for a relaxing hike and to enjoy the beautiful Southern California scenery.”
“Beautiful, quiet, and serene park with a simple trail along the cliffs; always a stop if I'm in the area.”
“Such beautiful views easy hike for me I little up hill but not bad”
Hi everybody 🙋♂️!!! The Badlands Park one of the best park area in Dana point and Laguna Beach. 🌄🌅🌄 The Badlands Park has spectacular scenery. Depending on a season (fog time), you can catch you can catch the breathtaking advance of the fog.
Absolutely gorgeous dog friendly trail to walk through before sunset. Only downside is the trail and Badlands park is extremely short/small! Very pleasant short walk. My pup loved sniffing all the scents she picked up.
One of the best view alongside ocean on a cliff. Beautiful homes on one side and beautiful views of the ocean on the other. Be careful with kids and pets, as there are sharp edges along the trail.
Really cool ridge line trail overlooking Laguna Beach! Impressive views and quirky mini “badlands” sandstone formations in the middle fin to explore. Great easy trail for the mild walking days.
Trail conditions & character
“Badlands Park in Laguna Niguel is one of my favorite places for a relaxing hike and to enjoy the beautiful Southern California scenery.”
“Beautiful, quiet, and serene park with a simple trail along the cliffs; always a stop if I'm in the area.”
“This place is amazing for architectural discover and it’s so fun to experience this gem by walking and touching the soft sand from somewhere much higher than sea level.”
Plan your run at Badlands Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitecityoflagunaniguel.org
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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