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Cherry Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in La Cañada Flintridge, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherry Canyon 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.
Park featuring interconnected hiking, biking, and running trails that lead to mountain views.
What runners say about Cherry Canyon Park
“The quality of the trails and lookout points was impressive, and everything felt clean and cared for.”
“Cherry Canyon Park felt peaceful, scenic, and refreshing when I visited with someone, and I saw a lot of teenagers hiking and taking photos of the views.”
“Beautiful short hike through shady grove then up to 360 degree views in less than half hour, but not strenuous.”
“Cherry Canyon Park felt peaceful, scenic, and refreshing when I visited with someone, and I saw a lot of teenagers hiking and taking photos of the views.”
“I love this trail and recommend it for morning hikes, bike rides or dog walking.”
Nice canyon area west of Pasadena. Trails not crowded but exposed. Take plenty of water and sunblock. Not a lot of climbing but great view of the los Angeles basin, Pasadena, and the mountain ranges around it. Hot in the summer, so start early and avoid the afternoon heat.
Very beautiful enter to the net of trails 🥾 Many amazing sunrise points. Wildlife as deers, coyotes, owls. I love this trail and recommend it for morning hikes, bike rides or dog walking. Parking is very limited.
Nice hikes but the Glendale Police Department firing range is in this park, and it can be scary/loud. I
Today is wild and it’s yours. What can I say I’m wild for her cherry adventure. ;D Cherry Canyon Park composed of a small but dense network of trails that are great for hikers, runners, bikers and walkers. It offers a panoramic view of mountains.
Trail conditions & character
“Cherry Canyon Park felt peaceful, scenic, and refreshing when I visited with someone, and I saw a lot of teenagers hiking and taking photos of the views.”
“Beautiful short hike through shady grove then up to 360 degree views in less than half hour, but not strenuous.”
“I love this trail and recommend it for morning hikes, bike rides or dog walking.”
“There are different entrance/exit points to CCP such as Descanso-CherryCanyon trail, Conservancy trail, Motorway, Forest hill and Hampstead.”
“Cherry Canyon Park felt peaceful, scenic, and refreshing when I visited with someone, and I saw a lot of teenagers hiking and taking photos of the views.”
Plan your run at Cherry Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 |
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