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Bent Tree Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in North Tustin, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Bent Tree 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.

Dog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Neighborhood park featuring a playground, open space and street parking.

What runners say about Bent Tree Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“It's got a decent playground for the kiddos, but personally the biggest draw has always been it's potential to clock hours of quiet uninterrupted study time.”

Nice park with large open field and nearby access to Peter's Canyon trail. Beautiful neighborhood and trees.

★★★★☆ — Spencer , Dec 2024

Truly stellar little grassy "oasis" nestled in this suburban neighborhood. It's got a decent playground for the kiddos, but personally the biggest draw has always been it's potential to clock hours of quiet uninterrupted study time.

★★★★★ — Elisabeth , Jun 2020

Good, clean park. No parking lot, just parking in the surrounding neighborhood or the perimeter of the park. Connects to Peters Canyon. We like to walk our dog here.

★★★★★ — Michelle , May 2021

Bent Tree Park is a great place to take a walk. It's also conveniently close to Peter's Canyon, and has a play area and lawns for children to work out their wiggles.

★★★★☆ — Jonathan , Sep 2016

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“It's got a decent playground for the kiddos, but personally the biggest draw has always been it's potential to clock hours of quiet uninterrupted study time.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“No parking lot, just parking in the surrounding neighborhood or the perimeter of the park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Neighborhood park - no bathrooms.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Play structure and big open grass area - since it is on a hill, it has a slight slope.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Whether studying, babysitting, dog walking, or just thinking, you're guaranteed to score a peaceful afternoon soaking up that Vitamin D!”

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Plan your run at Bent Tree Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 Bent Tree Park

1861 Lower Lake Dr, North Tustin, CA 92705

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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.