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Bosque Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Running trail in Irvine, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bosque Trail'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.
Park with miles of paved and decomposed granite trails for walking, biking, and skateboarding.
What runners say about Bosque Trail
“Its very small but great for walking jogging or family biking.”
Love running here! There are usually not too many people here in the evenings, so it's a nice place to jog in isolation. I appreciate the hills to add some variation to my runs and also the cool tunnels. We can always use more parks in southern California!
I continue to be amazed by the many walking and hiking trails in Irvine. This mixed use trail is shared by walkers, cyclists, and when we were there, a skate boarder. There is a main paved path with spurs covered with decomposed granite. You can follow the trail for miles.
Great for low impact walks and bike rides. Especially if you have young ones. Restrooms are very clean and there are plenty of water stations. Very small parking lot at the trail head but you can park easily in thr areas around it.
Great mini trail for family and kids. Its very small but great for walking jogging or family biking. Has a mix of gravel paths.
Trail conditions & character
“You'll find amenities such as benches, drinking fountains for people and dogs, and bathrooms somewhere along the trail.”
“Beautiful and quiet trails ( I went on a Friday morning) smooth paths.”
“You'll find amenities such as benches, drinking fountains for people and dogs, and bathrooms somewhere along the trail.”
“You'll find amenities such as benches, drinking fountains for people and dogs, and bathrooms somewhere along the trail.”
“It's a great place to hang out with friends at night time.”
“I appreciate the hills to add some variation to my runs and also the cool tunnels.”
Plan your run at Bosque Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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