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Belgatos Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 533 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Gatos, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Belgatos 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.
This 17-acre park features hiking, biking & horseback riding trails, plus a playground & restrooms.
What runners say about Belgatos Park
“The trails are well maintained with nice views of the valley once you get higher up.”
“The steep trails provide stunning valley vistas, and you may encounter various wildlife and birds during your hike.”
“One of the best things about this park is how shaded it is—perfect for a cooler walk, even on warmer days.”
Nice little park with good quality play structures for kids about 10 & under. I really like that they have separate structures for toddlers/babies. Their slides were clean and there was plenty of wood chip on the ground. A small portion was even padded by the small slides.
A really nice park. There is plenty to do from hiking, picnicking, playground area and a big open grass area to run around. This is a lot of shade and a small creek that probably has water in it during the rainy season.
Small and hilly. Mostly wide paths. Parking limited. Dogs allowed. Partially shaded. Gets busy mid morning
We went for a hike with a friend and her dog. The restroom facilities were clean. The hand dryer didn't work in the ladies', but air-drying is easy outdoors. The hike options were well laid out on a map at the trailhead. We chose the 2 mile trail. There is also a 5 mile option.
Trail conditions & character
“The steep trails provide stunning valley vistas, and you may encounter various wildlife and birds during your hike.”
“Be prepared for a couple of steep inclines, especially right at the beginning and again about a quarter of the way in.”
“It has a cute little playground that’s great for kids and a small parking lot, but there’s usually street or neighborhood parking available nearby.”
“One of the best things about this park is how shaded it is—perfect for a cooler walk, even on warmer days.”
“Restrooms at trail head are flush toilets and well maintained ,however, there are NO changing tables for people with small children in diapers.”
“A 2-mile loop begins with a playground and a well maintained lawn.”
“Their slides were clean and there was plenty of wood chip on the ground.”
Plan your run at Belgatos Park
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
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelosgatosca.gov
- Phone(408) 399-5770
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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