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Doris Walker Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 333 Google reviews · Running trail in Dana Point, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Doris Walker Overlook'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 with ocean views, sunsets, and walking trails, plus colorful elephant sculptures.
What runners say about Doris Walker Overlook
“This place lends to a beautiful back drop of ocean views, trees and colorful flowers nice trails to walk , can walk your leashed pets it' was quiet and serene”
“This place lends to a beautiful back drop of ocean views, trees and colorful flowers nice trails to walk , can walk your leashed pets it' was quiet and serene”
Easy parking, amazing view, and great place for picnic with kids. Also, have a very nice trail for walking and enjoying fresh, cool air from the ocean.
Wow! Take a few minutes out of your schedule and just have a look. Relax and go for a walk. Absolutely one of the best views in the area.
Nice view of the Pacific and the Dana Point Harbor. More shade would be nice but lots of grassy areas for relaxing.
Extremely beautiful area, with lots of breathtaking views.if you come drive through the neighborhoods or walk. We parked and walked around such a well-kept area, friendly people. I enjoyed seeing how other people live and where they live. So amazing I sure hope my pictures and videos help you decide to visit.
Trail conditions & character
“This place lends to a beautiful back drop of ocean views, trees and colorful flowers nice trails to walk , can walk your leashed pets it' was quiet and serene”
“there is plenty of parking available here which was awesome to see when driving up to the location.”
“This place lends to a beautiful back drop of ocean views, trees and colorful flowers nice trails to walk , can walk your leashed pets it' was quiet and serene”
Plan your run at Doris Walker Overlook
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
- Websitedanapoint.org
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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