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Hillview Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Aliso Viejo, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hillview 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.
What runners say about Hillview Park
Best to visit after school hours to avoid the kid/car traffic down here. It's maintained we'll, grass and shrubs are always cut. People let their dogs run off leash here, it's technically not allowed but it's not heavily enforced.
It was so great! Very few people walking by. Not to many dogs. The best for us was throwing the ball up the hill to work on my Mastiffs muscles. We will definitely be back!!!
Great little park to walk the pups, get on a little run out just lounge at one of the benches.
Trail conditions & character
“People let their dogs run off leash here, it's technically not allowed but it's not heavily enforced.”
Plan your run at Hillview 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteavca.net
- Phone(949) 243-7750
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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