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Bartlett Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntington Beach, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bartlett 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.

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly park featuring a gravel trail, plus a habitat for migratory birds and other animals.

What runners say about Bartlett Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (91 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Come help keep it clean Saturday April 26, 2025”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“A walk through the beautiful park in the early morning is a great way to start ones day.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“If you need the outdoors and can’t quite make it out of the HB area, this is a quick place to get to and have a quiet walk among the birds and wild fauna mostly by the stream area.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 5 mentions

“It's just sad I get spooked every time I walk my dog there by some lowlife in the bushes.”

Beautiful space to walk. Feels like you are far away from the city even though it's right in the middle of Huntington Beach! Lots of ground squirrels and birds.

★★★★★ — Julie , Jul 2021

It's quite beautiful in the Spring.. It's just sad I get spooked every time I walk my dog there by some lowlife in the bushes.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Apr 2023

A great place to walk your dog just stand the trail and watch for other Little critters running by. Best to do before dark.

★★★★★ — Jamene , Apr 2021

A walk through the beautiful park in the early morning is a great way to start ones day.

★★★★★ — Sam , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 91 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 12 mentions

“A great place to walk your dog just stand the trail and watch for other Little critters running by.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A walk through the beautiful park in the early morning is a great way to start ones day.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“If you need the outdoors and can’t quite make it out of the HB area, this is a quick place to get to and have a quiet walk among the birds and wild fauna mostly by the stream area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Bartlett Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitehuntingtonbeachca.gov
  • Phone+1 714-536-5480
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bartlett Park

19822 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.