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Daniel Chandler Nature Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Daniel Chandler Nature 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.
What runners say about Daniel Chandler Nature Park
Cute little hidden neighborhood park to walk a dog on a leash. No restrooms, playground or picnic area. Just nature.
A beautiful little trail, not handicapped friendly, about 10ish minutes long.
Short jaunt through a forest meadow. A little creek and some hills make for a beautiful albeit short walk through between 2 neighborhoods
Trail conditions & character
“Cute little hidden neighborhood park to walk a dog on a leash.”
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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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsalem.net
- Phone(503) 588-6336
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7:30 PM |
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