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Galster Wilderness Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 474 Google reviews · Running trail in West Covina, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Galster Wilderness 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.
Serene nature park that spans more than 40 acres offers hiking trails & views of the city.
What runners say about Galster Wilderness Park
“Nearby West Covina is home to a beautiful nature area that crosses 42 acres of green space.”
“Picnic areas, a playground, and shaded trails.”
“This little nature park is tucked away in West Covina and feels surprisingly peaceful.”
Great place to find suspicious looking artifacts & possibly walk into someone’s home or a rotting corpse. Very entertaining.
Nearby West Covina is home to a beautiful nature area that crosses 42 acres of green space. Galster Wilderness Park is where you can admire the beautiful scenery, get fresh air, learn about local flora and fauna, and relax away from the urban surroundings of Hacienda Heights.
Awesome little park in the hills. Trails aren't long at all, but quiet, with great views...
Lots and lots of shade! Even though it was 90 degrees outside, I still felt the breeze. Not a lot of people were on this trail.. probably cause it was a warmer day. Parking wise… park inside the gate if its open!! Some people parked on the streets not knowing that the opened gate is for this trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Nearby West Covina is home to a beautiful nature area that crosses 42 acres of green space.”
“This little nature park is tucked away in West Covina and feels surprisingly peaceful.”
“Parking wise… park inside the gate if its open!”
“Picnic areas, a playground, and shaded trails.”
Plan your run at Galster Wilderness 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(626) 919-0715
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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