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Black Walnut Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in La Habra, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
2 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Black Walnut 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.

2 miLoopShadedHilly

Hiking area featuring trails with abundant wildlife, including deer.

What runners say about Black Walnut Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The trail is good for work out,🤗 wow, was so good, very clean and well maintained, wide open,no shade, Many options, there is a lot trails , all levels.”

This is related to my Powder Canyon Loop Trail review. If you are interested in joining in any hikes, you can find my hikes on the "Meet Up" app under the group "Five Miles or More Hiking Group" with the times and places I'll be going. Enjoy your hiking.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Apr 2021

I loved the hike. The trail breaks into other trails Definitely need to go back to see where they all lead. Highly recommend. It's a great hike for anyone.

★★★★★ — Emma , Feb 2021

The rabbits here seem unafraid. Watch out for rattlesnakes. The trail was exposed to the sun in the first section going up and a lot of flies from the horse droppings, but I would visit again and see where the other trails connect and to see how the mustard plants have grown.

★★★★★ — Stan , Mar 2022

This is a really tough hill to climb. I'm not going to lie, I was only able to make it like 1 quarter of it. I'm a beginner and I wanted to test my endurance, which is very low. I'm going to keep pushing myself and maybe one day I'll be able to finish it all at once.

★★★★★ — Alfredo , Mar 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 66 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“The initial half mile is fairly steep but gets you up high so you can see some great views of the canyon!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The trail is good for work out,🤗 wow, was so good, very clean and well maintained, wide open,no shade, Many options, there is a lot trails , all levels.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“You can make a small 2 mile loop or continue through Powder Canyon to Schabarum Park or back into Hacienda Hills.”

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Plan your run at Black Walnut Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable

Where to find Black Walnut Trailhead

Unnamed Road, La Habra, CA 90631

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Running trails near La Habra

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Powder Canyon

4.6 ★★★★★ 694 reviews

La Habra Heights, CA

7 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

This expansive natural area features chaparral hills & trails for hiking & horseback riding.

under a mile away

Trailview Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Rowland Heights, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, picnic tables, and lots of shade trees.

under a mile away

Schabarum Trail Peak

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

La Habra Heights, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area offering kid-friendly and dog-friendly trails with scenic views.

1.5 miles away

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,973 reviews

Rowland Heights, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.

1.8 miles away

Countrywood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Hacienda Heights, CA

LitScenic

Laid-back neighbourhood park featuring a playground and a green open field, plus a BBQ grill.

2.1 miles away

The Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

La Habra Heights, CA

Natural surfaceScenic

Tranquil park featuring playgrounds, a picnic area, trails and grassy lawns.

2.4 miles away

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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.