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Gerstle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · Running trail in San Rafael, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gerstle 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.
Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.
What runners say about Gerstle Park
“Used to belong to the Gerstle family who had a mansion, orchard and exotic trees on the beautiful grounds… some remnants still remain.”
“Cute and quiet park with rooms for the kiddos to run around and playground for toddlers and bigger kiddos!”
sweet place to js sit and relax. quiet and peaceful. has few walking spots, places to sit, breezy, good view, well maintained. also a place for kids to play.
Lovely neighborhood park and start and end point for a nice 2.5 mile loop hike.
So beautiful. Picnic areas. Kids play ground and paths & hills to climb
Wonderful little park with playgrounds, a basketball court bbq’s, etc. in a quiet corner of San Rafael. Used to belong to the Gerstle family who had a mansion, orchard and exotic trees on the beautiful grounds… some remnants still remain. Many oaks, bay trees, some redwoods and deer in the open space above the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Used to belong to the Gerstle family who had a mansion, orchard and exotic trees on the beautiful grounds… some remnants still remain.”
“Rustic, hilly, well-tree'd neighborhood park with big level playground area.”
“Cute and quiet park with rooms for the kiddos to run around and playground for toddlers and bigger kiddos!”
Plan your run at Gerstle 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofsanrafael.org
- Phone+1 415-485-3333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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