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Carbon Canyon Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,003 Google reviews · Running trail in Brea, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
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Confirmed from Carbon Canyon Regional 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.
Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.
What runners say about Carbon Canyon Regional Park
“It is a beautiful park, very well maintained, with an awesome easy hike to a beautiful grove of 50 year old Redwood trees!”
“It is a beautiful park, very well maintained, with an awesome easy hike to a beautiful grove of 50 year old Redwood trees!”
“The park is clean, peaceful, and easy to walk around.”
“It is a beautiful park, very well maintained, with an awesome easy hike to a beautiful grove of 50 year old Redwood trees!”
Very nice park, The redwoods are beautiful. The trails are not hiking trails but more walking pathways, most lead to residential areas. Lots of rabbits and small animals on the move. This place is very clean park to the restrooms... $3 parking on weekdays $5 on weekends. Dog friendly. Enjoy
I took my kids (5+3) here to hike through the Redwoods, it was beautiful. I was surprised when I got there at how nice the rest of the park was. Very nice picnic area around a small lake with clean bathrooms. And there are several cool play structures all in one area that the kids really enjoyed.
The park is worth the entrance fee (I paid $3.00). It's tranquil to walk between the 55 year old redwood trees. Expect around 300 trees in a cluster. They are still young but are taller than last time I visited (in 2014). Great place to have a picnic near the lake. Some options for light - moderate hiking.
It is a beautiful park, very well maintained, with an awesome easy hike to a beautiful grove of 50 year old Redwood trees!. Also trail goes around a beautiful small fishing lake. Park ranger at the entry booth was very kind respectful and helpful when I asked questions about the trail. Family friendly hike for all.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful park, very well maintained, with an awesome easy hike to a beautiful grove of 50 year old Redwood trees!”
“Clean restrooms, easy hiking trails, a beautiful butterfly garden, and a small lake you can fish.”
“Great place, weekdays it is $3 for parking or if you feel energized you can park off of prospect by resolution crossfit and walk in.”
Plan your run at Carbon Canyon Regional 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.
- 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 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.
- Websiteocparks.com
- Phone(714) 973-3160
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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