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Encanto Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 958 Google reviews · Running trail in Duarte, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Encanto 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Relaxed park with swings and a playground, plus a trail along the San Gabriel River.

What runners say about Encanto Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (958 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

Here in Duarte off Historic route 66 North on Encanto parkway is a pleasant park called Encanto Park nearby fish canyon.. a park that many come to visit on the weekends for birthday parties and family gatherings..

★★★★★ — Dbl.G. , Feb 2025

Very nice park with a great perimeter trail to take a brisk walk around with your dog 🐕 or with family & friends.

★★★★★ — Trênt , Jun 2025

Peaceful, clean and quiet neighborhood park. This beautiful park nestled at the foot of a high mountain. The path with flowers and big trees is wonderful for taking a walk. There are various sports facilities. It would be nice to come as a family.

★★★★★ — Yoon , Feb 2022

Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community! They have a nice quarter mile trail around the park and there is a Duarte historic museum on the parks premises as well!

★★★★★ — Wayne , Sep 2023

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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 8 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“It's nice and quiet here plenty of parking.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Very nice park with a great perimeter trail to take a brisk walk around with your dog 🐕 or with family & friends.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Encanto Park in the Southern California city of Duarte is a picturesque and well maintained tree lined park nestled in a quiet family oriented community!”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Just wish they had lights.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“This is a beautiful park with a large grass area, a playground, and clean bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Encanto 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteaccessduarte.com
  • Phone(626) 357-7931

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 Encanto Park

751 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA 91010

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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.