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Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
4.5 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glendale Narrows Riverwalk'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.
Urban oasis along the river featuring a scenic walking & biking path, plus an equestrian facility.
What runners say about Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
“We get to move freely around this park with the company of beautiful horses, an equestrian, and the Los Angeles River all in one place.”
“I love taking a walk or a run with my girlfriend in the mornings all the way to the end of the trail and back.”
This is such a nice place to walk. We saw some horses right when we entered the walking path. They are not always there but on the weekends you have better luck at seeing them there. The path is easy to walk or bike ride. I was able to take my mother who is in a wheel chair.
I love the glendale narrows river walk as it is right down the st from where I live. There is tons of wildlife and it makes you forget that you live in Los Angeles with its gorgeous scenery. I love taking a walk or a run with my girlfriend in the mornings all the way to the end of the trail and back.
This park is for those who like a variety of routines that can be strategized for keeping healthy and mentally clear. First, the new pedestrian and horse crossing bridge is a piece of art.
great place to ride bikes but with Colorado & the bridge construction kind of sucks blocking the bike path. i like that there are no cars to worry about. straight shot from Griffith Park to the 110 Frwy. & beyond. Ive been coming here for over 25 years & it just gets better all the time.
Trail conditions & character
“We get to move freely around this park with the company of beautiful horses, an equestrian, and the Los Angeles River all in one place.”
“6-mile riverwalk is a short, well paved path between Riverside Dr and Flower St.”
“i love that they repaved & removed all the tree roots at that bad location by the benches.”
“Flat, easy ride along the river, breezy and unexpectedly peaceful near the freeway.”
Plan your run at Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance0.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websiteglendaleca.gov
- Phone+1 818-548-2000
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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