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Hallmark Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Belmont, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hallmark 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.
Expansive suburban park featuring playgrounds, trails for hiking and tennis courts.
What runners say about Hallmark Park
“The main attraction is the cross country track / park directly behind it, which offers a beautiful hike and a gorgeous view of the crystal springs reservoir.”
“Nice walk and great views! A lot of people running around the area, very calm and natural.”
Really nice, large piece of land that's excellent for walking and running. Please note, you cannot bicycle or bring your dog here. There are porter-potties and a water station. They've got good wildlife as well. My wife and I saw deer and jackrabbits. Also, be careful of the rattle snakes.
Nice walk and great views! A lot of people running around the area, very calm and natural. Bear in mind that you cannot take your dog or bike in the track area.
It's a nice park with lots of ways to make your hike long or short. There substatial elevation gains in very short distances and in similar style descents. The trail can get very muddy if it rained in the past few days.
Pickleball/tennis courts quite nice, look new, but it's pretty out of the way and almost impossible to get reservations at a convenient time. The playground is OK but nothing to write home about and there's no bathrooms. Haven't tried the hiking trail. I see people walking their dogs here sometimes.
Trail conditions & character
“The main attraction is the cross country track / park directly behind it, which offers a beautiful hike and a gorgeous view of the crystal springs reservoir.”
“Bear in mind that you cannot take your dog or bike in the track area.”
“Great views with rolling hills overlooking highway 280 - early birds will run into deer along the course”
Plan your run at Hallmark 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebelmont.gov
- Phone(650) 595-7441
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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