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Border Friendship Park of the Californias

3.8 ★★★★☆ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Calexico, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Border Friendship Park of the Californias' 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.

Border Friendship Park of the Californias — running trail in Calexico, CA, photo 1
Open 24h

Park that's good for kids, and features a fountain.

What runners say about Border Friendship Park of the Californias

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (276 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Not so special park. First place you see when crossing from Mexico to the US into Calexico CA. Ideal for tracing routes for google maps app.

★★★★★ — Adan , Oct 2019

Calexico California has the NEW Trend in Walking Trails ‪#‎CalexicoCalifornia‬ Border is at Paulin Avenue and 1st Street.

★★★★★ — Lyudmila , Feb 2016

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Plan your run at Border Friendship Park of the Californias

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
  • Websitefriendshippark.org
  • Phone(760) 768-2176
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Border Friendship Park of the Californias

Calexico, California

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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.