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Gould Mesa trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in La Cañada Flintridge, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gould Mesa trailhead'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.
Peaceful hiking area with a waterfall and multiple water crossings.
What runners say about Gould Mesa trailhead
“Beautiful trail once you get past the service road lots of water right now after the two bridges you have to get wet totally worth it though”
“Water has run a little dry this time of year, but it's beautiful nonetheless and provides a nice, easy, shaded hike.”
This is a great place for hiking, but the entrance is not clear, so get the asphalt road all way to the end, and you see the hiking trail.
It was nice trail. It takes about an hour to reach the small waterfall and 5 miles round trip.
Nice trail with stream crossings. I found this Damn waterfall at the end of the trail. I'm just glad to be out the house.
The trailhead of Gould Mesa road to arroyo Seco river. It’s a shortcut to the west Gabrieleno trail. But it’s kind of exposed. Better to come in the morning. Many pretty yellow, orange and red flowers along the way. You can also see a big substation.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail once you get past the service road lots of water right now after the two bridges you have to get wet totally worth it though”
““Shortcut” to Brown mountain Dam, a little over 5 miles round trip and about 800 feet of elevation gain, mostly in the slog back up to the parking area.”
“Water has run a little dry this time of year, but it's beautiful nonetheless and provides a nice, easy, shaded hike.”
“This is a great place for hiking, but the entrance is not clear, so get the asphalt road all way to the end, and you see the hiking trail.”
Plan your run at Gould Mesa trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near La Cañada Flintridge
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
El Prieto Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Popular hiking area with multiple trails and benches, plus wildlife and water crossings.
