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Jack E Hill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 244 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Grove, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Jack E Hill 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

7.5-acre green space with a playground & baseball field, plus a hiking/biking trail & picnic tables.

What runners say about Jack E Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (244 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very clean and nice park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Such a beautiful for evening walks.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Really nice, big, and quiet park.”

This creek is a great place for beginner in wildlife photography! Many animals throughout the year come to visit! Great walk with the family!

★★★★★ — Robert , Nov 2022

Love this park n trail. This is our go to place for a quick five mile bike ride from EGHS. Everyone is generally nice on the trail too.

★★★★★ — Pati , Jan 2021

This is a very nice park with playground, trails with small ponds, ducks, geese. Lots of people run, bike, walk their dogs here.

★★★★★ — Thao , May 2025

Beautiful park in one of Elk Grove's Premier neighborhoods with restrooms, bbq, baseball fields, children's playground and access to a walking, bike, and equestrian Trail along Laguna Creek. The only downside is the lack of parking when Little League season is in full bloom.

★★★★☆ — Jon , Dec 2017

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are slides/jungle gym, and bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Really nice, big, and quiet park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“The only downside is the lack of parking when Little League season is in full bloom.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Jack E Hill 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteyourcsd.com
  • Phone+1 916-405-5688
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 4 am–9 pm
Tuesday 4 am–9 pm
Wednesday 4 am–9 pm
Thursday 4 am–9 pm
Friday 4 am–9 pm
Saturday 4 am–9 pm
Sunday 4 am–9 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 Jack E Hill Park

9380 Porto Rosa Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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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.