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Del Dios Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Escondido, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Del Dios Community 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.
Picnic-friendly destination featuring hiking trails for bikers and runners.
What runners say about Del Dios Community Park
“It's a beautiful Trail and really thriving after the rain.”
Nice multi use trail. Its awesome that we get to enjoy this trail next to the lake.
The west end of the total Lake Hodges area is lacking in amenities the for the family. You don't want to congregate there but go into the park and head down to the east side where you can enjoy the boat docks kayaking fishing and there's a small store for any last-minute purchases you need to do.
I love trail running here. People are nice and there are water spots to refill. PLEASE dont leave your doggy bags on the trail EVER!! Take them with you, Yes, this means you!
I really love Lake Hodges. Plenty of trails, though the number of mountain bikes can be annoying for hikers.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful Trail and really thriving after the rain.”
Plan your run at Del Dios Community 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
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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