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Laird Regional Park

4 ★★★★☆ 429 Google reviews · Running trail in Modesto, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Laird Regional 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about Laird Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (429 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing.”

Perfect spot for family or for fisherman. There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing. Carp, largemouth bass, catfish, and blue gill, never seen sturgeon but I heard they are there if lucky

★★★★★ — Miguel , Jul 2020

Nice park, with so much potential! Needs work on walking trail along the river.

★★★★☆ — Mary , Aug 2019

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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 8 mentions

“There's a beautiful park, picnic area, big open grass field and dirt paths that lead to the river for fishing.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“So this place has served me well on numerous occasions as restrooms very clean and dare I say it, family oriented while still maintaining a semblance of sleaze.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Laird Regional 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestancountyparks.com
  • Phone(209) 525-6750
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Laird Regional Park

8250 W Grayson Rd, Modesto, CA 95358

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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.