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Gallup Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Running trail in Laguna Hills, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gallup 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.
Park featuring a playground and a basketball hoop, plus walking and horse-riding trails.
What runners say about Gallup Park
“Seem to be a quiet place to bring kids to play in the playground 🛝”
Great place to walk your dog, play with your children, or meet up with friends. The canyon behind it is very pretty, just watch out for the coyotes. And if you have a small dog keep it close to you. Someone had their dog snapped off a leash a few months ago.
We have been taking our newborn hair on a daily basis. Lots of space, adequate for social distancing. Would recommend you bring your own sandy wipes if you're going to use any of the playground equipment. The Nellie horse trail is adjacent to the park, crossing over vanilla gel Road.
This is a nice flat park with lawn in the center surrounded by a concrete walking path, then a fence, then a dirt horse path. It is completed with a kids park and a half court basketball hoop.
This is a PRIVATE park paid for by the Nellie Gail Homeowners Association, not the city of Laguna Hills. It is open to Nellie Gail Residents and their guests.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park with paved loop, plus access to well managed dirt horse trails to extend the walk or get some nice views”
“Great place to walk your dog, play with your children, or meet up with friends.”
“Seem to be a quiet place to bring kids to play in the playground 🛝”
“Spacious, ample parking, playground, no bathrooms except for concerts/ events”
“This is a nice flat park with lawn in the center surrounded by a concrete walking path, then a fence, then a dirt horse path.”
“Set up stage lights and sound for events at the park”
Plan your run at Gallup Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenelliegailranch.org
- Phone(949) 425-1477
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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