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Cañada Vista Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Rancho Santa Margarita, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cañada Vista 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.
Baseball fields with a skatepark where dogs can romp.
What runners say about Cañada Vista Park
We went hiking here with our group. The setting is so beautiful and peaceful. Definitely recommend.
Great hiking trails near Park also has skatepark can get hot at times. note rattlesnakes do come down to visit in summer. sometimes you will hear them off in the distance near the skatepark
Parked tk ride mountain bike in Tijeras creek headed north in one of the most scenic nature trails . Wow
Trail conditions & character
“Dog park in the far back is just dirt but there is usually lots of dogs so definitely cool for your pups to interact n play.”
“Dog park was recently revamped to include grass from wood chips before.”
Plan your run at Cañada Vista Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofrsm.org
- Phone(949) 709-0010
- 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 |
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