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Blackhawk Park East Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellevue, Nebraska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blackhawk Park East Entrance'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Well-kept park with benches, beautiful trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Blackhawk Park East Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous trail with plenty of picnic areas, beautiful scenery and a peaceful flowing stream!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous trail with plenty of picnic areas, beautiful scenery and a peaceful flowing stream!”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“😀 i like bringing my dog here also, she loves to run & i can keep good eye on her!”

Beautiful trail. Extremely well-manicured. The overall trail is not too long but it's so beautiful that it's easy to walk the length back and forth if you'd like a little bit longer distance. Great little areas and benches along the trail to sit and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding areas too.

★★★★★ — Lee , Oct 2021

My boys love this park. Its close to our house too, bonus! We always bring sand toys & if there are other kids there, they all want to come play with the sand toys too!😀 i like bringing my dog here also, she loves to run & i can keep good eye on her!

★★★★★ — Samantha , Oct 2019

I love this quiet, shaded, easy to walk park. The creeks that run through it and the good amount of squirrels and birds appear happy in this ‘foresty’ type park. Close to home, never crowded it is a favorite destination for me.

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Oct 2025

A great place to walk and just to browser. Many people walk there with their children and dogs or just by themselves. The trees are a plesant sight especially during the spring and summer. Love it!!!

★★★★★ — Louise , Feb 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 76 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous trail with plenty of picnic areas, beautiful scenery and a peaceful flowing stream!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“😀 i like bringing my dog here also, she loves to run & i can keep good eye on her!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Absolutely gorgeous trail with plenty of picnic areas, beautiful scenery and a peaceful flowing stream!”

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Plan your run at Blackhawk Park East Entrance

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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 Blackhawk Park East Entrance

13552 S 25th St, Bellevue, NE 68123

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Running trails near Bellevue

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

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Paved

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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.