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Cabrillo Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Fremont, California · 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 Cabrillo Trail 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.

Dog-friendly

What runners say about Cabrillo Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a dog friendly green trail that goes through Cabrillo neighborhood. There are no park benches or play ground, just a pretty and safe place for a nice walk.

★★★★★ — Tammy , Feb 2023

Not large. Locals bring their dogs and kids have a chance to run around. It is in a residential area, with apartment buildings nearby. There are a few benches. Trees are sparse.

★★★★☆ — Emanuela , Dec 2020

Beautiful secluded trail. Great for families and pets. It's not particularly long or fancy, but it's a nice little walk that ends right at Patterson Elementary.

★★★★★ — Crystal , Feb 2024

No toilets is the bad part but lots of new trees is the good part. An enjoyable place to walk.

★★★★☆ — Beth , Apr 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“This is a dog friendly green trail that goes through Cabrillo neighborhood.”

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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 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

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 Cabrillo Trail Park

Fremont, 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.