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Canyon Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,002 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Clarita, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canyon Country 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.
Clean and well-maintained park with a zipline and musical instruments for children.
What runners say about Canyon Country Park
“Clean, fun, and well maintained park with a lot of fun musical instruments, slides, and multi-level climbing structures and swings.”
“There's a beautiful path to walk up to the top part of the park.”
“I loved that it's completely shaded.”
“Every time I go, there’s kids of all ages making it super comfortable for my one and a half year-old to run around and explore.”
First impression was not good. I drove up and saw what looked to be a fairly ratty softball field. So I walked on the outside of the field and there's really nice views. The only negative, if you want to call it that, is that it is right next to Soledad Canyon Road and the 14 so lots of traffic. Lots of noise .
Beautiful park. I loved that it's completely shaded. It's a very interactive park for parents and children. My kids didn't want to leave this park and we were here for a few hours. It's extremely well maintained. Gorgeous area and hidden up on a hill. I truly enjoyed this park and so did my kids and my husband.
Clean, fun, and well maintained park with a lot of fun musical instruments, slides, and multi-level climbing structures and swings. Also bathrooms, drinking fountain, and a baseball field. Pet friendly areas, a path, and views of the hills. Nice picnic covered area if you reserve it or get there to claim it.
Our first time here today and we love it! They have almost everything a kid would want in a playground. Has enough grass to run around and great view too. We will come back and try the mini hike they offer, I saw people walking around there. We didn’t have time to check it out.
Trail conditions & character
“Me and my grandma talk, do the exercises, and then we admire all the beauty and take a break to look at the view.”
“My son from young age loves the big slides and there’s also a mini park at top of hill that connects that makes good for a little hike”
“Pet friendly areas, a path, and views of the hills.”
“Also bathrooms, drinking fountain, and a baseball field.”
“This is a wonderful park for kids, adults and is extremely accessible for everyone!”
“Also bathrooms, drinking fountain, and a baseball field.”
Plan your run at Canyon Country Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesantaclarita.gov
- Phone+1 661-250-3710
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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