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Coastal Peak Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 537 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport Coast, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
3.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Coastal Peak 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.

3.5 miScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Ball fields with bleachers, a playground & other amenities offered at a park with panoramic views.

What runners say about Coastal Peak Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (537 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Always enjoy the mix of trails and great views from this park.”

Very busy on weekends. They have baseball, softball and soccer leagues all happening at the same time, so there's never enough parking. They hiking trails here are also extremely popular for hikers, campers and bikes. Best to either arrive early or come after the sports leagues are done in the afternoon.

★★★★★ — Sydney , Feb 2025

Great playground with covered gazebos and nice clean restroom. Easy parking on the streets. Easy access as well. We got a nice workout there 💪 Update: so many trails up and down!! Pick your distance!! 3.5-mile loop with great views and great hills!!!

★★★★★ — Marta , Jan 2025

We have been coming to this Park Since 2009. Back then barely anyone knew about it or would go. Now it's really popular and gets packed.We mostly park on the street then go hiking on the trails. Nice for mountain biking and hiking mainly. It's really nice they also have baseball fields, basketball and picnic areas.

★★★★★ — Engberg , Jan 2021

Killer bike hike and drone spot. Dong forget your water and be ready for a workout its hills hills and more hills. Or u can venture all the way down to pch on old jeep trail. Be careful If u do and take tools if on a bike. Its a gnarly rough but fun and fast yet long trail. 2800 feet of downhill with curves.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Aug 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Any park with well kept, moderately challenging trails that rewards the intrepid hiker with tantalizing views of the Pacific Ocean deserves 5 stars.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“They have baseball, softball and soccer leagues all happening at the same time, so there's never enough parking.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“The facilities are excellent and the mountain biking and hiking trails that extend from the park are some of the best in the coastal hills.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There is a baseball field with bleachers, a soccer field, basketball court, children playing ground and restrooms.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Coastal Peak Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitenbgis.newportbeachca.gov
  • Phone(949) 644-3309

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

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 Coastal Peak Park

20403 E Coastal Peak, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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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.