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Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 464 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Guadalupe Oak Grove 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.
Hilly park with sparse trees, walking paths & open fields, offering a few picnicking locales.
What runners say about Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
“Multiple wide and well maintained trails + 2 short hill trails.”
“This is an idyllic park with beautiful oak trees and meadows surrounding the hill at the center of it all.”
“Great running spot and it links to surrounding parks, which offer more trails and playground.”
Really nice 63-acre park with fantastic hiking trails for a neighborhood park. Can climb 250 ft. to fairly unobstructed views of the valley and foothills, or stay on flatter trails. Most hiking routes are about 1-mi, but these can be easily extended to view the full park.
This is great place to hike, jog, or walk. At ground level, the sceneries are so beautiful, reminded me of the countryside. Enough trees to go around, but not too much to block out the sunlight. It's a well kept park. The surrounding neighborhoods are very clean, too. Highly recommended to visit this park.
Nice place for hiking, playing, not only for kids and adults but also for pets. There is a small parking lot next to the restrooms. You may also park along the street. Several short trails to explore. There are two playgrounds, one is for kids, the other is for dogs.
Looking for a great place to take the road less traveled? Try this park, it is fantastic. Plenty of sandy trails to take a casual walk or jog and no bicycles are allowed. Look at the map photo for the relative size and circular walking paths.
Trail conditions & character
“There are two small hills that you could easily walk up to, and enjoy the view of the neighborhood and the mountains surrounding the valley.”
“Dogs are welcome; restrooms and picnic tables are near the entrance gate, and there is limited parking at no charge.”
“Dogs are welcome; restrooms and picnic tables are near the entrance gate, and there is limited parking at no charge.”
“Best parking is on city streets just north of the park where there is an unobtrusive entrance along the chain-link fence.”
“There are two small hills that you could easily walk up to, and enjoy the view of the neighborhood and the mountains surrounding the valley.”
Plan your run at Guadalupe Oak Grove 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesanjoseca.gov
- Phone+1 408-793-5510
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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