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Hawks Pointe Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Buena Park, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hawks Pointe Trail'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.

What runners say about Hawks Pointe Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Gravely with white loose stones for about half the trail. About 250 feet climb to the water tower. Nice view of the surrounding area to the ocean on a clear day.

★★★★☆ — Owen , Apr 2026

Short but demanding. Via walk or hike, its length is around 2 miles to 2.5 round trip. But the path is demanding! If you are a walker, it's an excellent course for starters. For runners , it will make those quads 🔥 burn. Excellent trail for training.

★★★★☆ — Javier , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Plan your run at Hawks Pointe Trail

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.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hawks Pointe Trail

4097 Rosecrans Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.