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Dinosaur Hill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 231 Google reviews · Running trail in Lafayette, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Dinosaur Hill Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Hilly, 13-acre expanse featuring hiking trails & panoramic views of the valley & Mount Diablo.
What runners say about Dinosaur Hill Park
“Great view of what me and my friends call the far-East Bay (everything West of the hills that separate Berkeley from Lafayette, Orinda, etcetera).”
Dinosaur Hill Park has been here since I can remember. (1955) It is right in back of the house my Dad built at that time on Random Way. I loved climbing the hill up to the top so I could see the incredible view!!! I went there December 28th 2018 for the first time since 1960. WOW!!!
Looks easy but the long rolling hills made this simple trail a harder hike. The views are pretty all around and over all makes for a good one hour hike.
Great view of what me and my friends call the far-East Bay (everything West of the hills that separate Berkeley from Lafayette, Orinda, etcetera).
This park seriously has the best view of Mt. Diablo that you can get in the Easy Bay. There's beautiful oak trees on the top of the hill and beautiful little trails that curve over the hills. This place is nice for taking fun photos. In February, the hills are covered in a beautiful bright green grass.
Trail conditions & character
“Great view of what me and my friends call the far-East Bay (everything West of the hills that separate Berkeley from Lafayette, Orinda, etcetera).”
“Depending on what direction you are coming from you may need to make a u-turn to gain access to the limited parking area.”
“Great view of what me and my friends call the far-East Bay (everything West of the hills that separate Berkeley from Lafayette, Orinda, etcetera).”
“This area is not really accessible during the rain or when it's really wet.”
Plan your run at Dinosaur Hill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepleasanthillrec.com
- Phone+1 925-682-0896
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