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Channel View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Beach, 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
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Confirmed from Channel View 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-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Channel View Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice trail for bike rides plus its kept clean.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“My kids love riding over the bridge peaceful and quiet”

Un Lugar bonito...cuenta con juegos para niños ...los baños cerca del Lago..Volvería Otra Vez muy felices con mi Familia

★★★★★ — Berenice , Jun 2021

Nice trail for bike rides plus its kept clean. My kids love riding over the bridge peaceful and quiet

★★★★★ — Richard , Sep 2020

Shade, views and a safe place for kids to play. Cars are constantly going by so its not quiet.

★★★★★ — Misty , Oct 2025

This is a peaceful walking path along the water. It's a great place to relax and unwind.

★★★★★ — Kaira , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“My kids love riding over the bridge peaceful and quiet”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“It is a hidden gem, nice people, great and safe place to play with your dog.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Channel View 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelongbeach.gov
  • Phone+1 562-570-3100
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Channel View Park

6332 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90803

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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.