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Hidden Lakes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 681 Google reviews · Running trail in Martinez, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Hidden Lakes 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Large park offering baseball fields, soccer courts, playgrounds, hiking trails and hills.

What runners say about Hidden Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (681 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful sights and full embrace of Martinez nature.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Lots of dogs and their owners going for walks,so it's a great place to socialize your dogs.”

A very nice park. Usually, I personally think a lot of parks in Diablo Valley area are too small, but this is a good size and it's connected to Hidden Valley park. On a nice sunny day there's lots of people around the picnic area, playground and the soccer field.

★★★★★ — Ak , Apr 2023

Big space to play and walk. Soccer and baseball field. Play structures. Be weary there are 2 sides of this park. Be cautious on hiking around. Beautiful sights and full embrace of Martinez nature. Update: still spacious and beautiful. Updated bathrooms are a plus. Some trails cause more strain than others.

★★★★★ — Jesse , Jun 2023

Place is good for what we went there for: walking or a short hike. Lots of trails to follow, and we found the lakes shown on the map ... not too hidden afterall!!🤗😉 Adding the cool and sunny weather made it just perfect!

★★★★★ — Chari , Feb 2022

This park is the perfect sport activity spot! Baseball fields, a soccer field with track around it, volleyball sand court area (bring your own net though). They have a basketball court area as well but the hoops aren't on right now unfortunately. They have a small playground and a climbing playground. Love to hike?

★★★★★ — Alyssa , Apr 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“I loved the views of the sky, especially as it reflected off of the lake.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Lots of dogs and their owners going for walks,so it's a great place to socialize your dogs.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Playground for kids and then hiking in little hills.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“It also has a very nice AstroTurf soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, volleyball, playground, fishing (which they stock) and bathrooms (that I have not been inside).”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking can be tight on busy days, reverse parking is probably better if you have a big truck/van.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There are water fountains and bathrooms as well.”

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Plan your run at Hidden Lakes 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofmartinez.org
  • Phone+1 925-372-3510

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

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 Hidden Lakes Park

Morello Ave & Chilpancingo Pkwy, Martinez, CA 94553

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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.