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Chabot Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 Google reviews · Running trail in San Leandro, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chabot 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.
Leafy nature area with a big lake, hiking trails & a disc golf course, popular for fishing & biking.
What runners say about Chabot Park
“This is a very cool place for anyone who wants a nice quiet and beautiful experience.”
“This is a very cool place for anyone who wants a nice quiet and beautiful experience.”
“Very easy walking/biking trails around the lake.”
A really nice place to walk your dog or go jogging. The picnic and dock areas are typically pretty crowded and full of people, but the crowds will thin as you take the Lake Chabot loop.
Very nice walking trail with slight hills and dips. Paved for just a little more than a mile and then becomes trail into the hills and down to the lake. Dogs are welcome on leashes, And there appear to be other amenities up near the parking lots.
Very easy walking/biking trails around the lake. Beautiful views. The people on the trails were friendly.
Always a great time at Chabot Park. Parking both outside the park and inside. Would not recommend parking outside due to break-ins. Parking in the lot was $5. The lot does sometimes get full especially on weekends. Many trail options. Mostly paved but do not be fooled.
Trail conditions & character
“If you’re up for an even bigger challenge (especially if you want more elevation and views off the lake), there’s a longer loop: Distance: ~11.”
“If you’re up for an even bigger challenge (especially if you want more elevation and views off the lake), there’s a longer loop: Distance: ~11.”
“You will need to pay to park your car in the park, though the streets around Chabot are free parking.”
“The first ~2miles from the docks will be paved and very accessible (both directions), while the rest of the 5 miles will be packed dirt roads with some bridges and trails.”
“Restrooms are gender specific and located at the front of the park as well as some along the trail.”
“Dogs are welcome on leashes, And there appear to be other amenities up near the parking lots.”
“If you’re up for an even bigger challenge (especially if you want more elevation and views off the lake), there’s a longer loop: Distance: ~11.”
“This is a very cool place for anyone who wants a nice quiet and beautiful experience.”
“The first ~2miles from the docks will be paved and very accessible (both directions), while the rest of the 5 miles will be packed dirt roads with some bridges and trails.”
Plan your run at Chabot Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitesanleandro.org
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–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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