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Low Gap Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 486 Google reviews · Running trail in Ukiah, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Low Gap 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 parkingQuiet

Sprawling park featuring disk golf, hiking and tennis areas, and playgrounds.

What runners say about Low Gap Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (486 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful park and separate dog parks for small and big dogs.”

Sooooo happy we found this place. Ukiah is a great stopping place on our travels and finding somewhere our dog can run around safely while keeping our kid entertained is invaluable.

★★★★★ — Will , Aug 2023

We go here a lot. Wonderful dog park, kids park, and hiking trails. Nice picnic area for family gatherings. Our family enjoys this park for the abundance of opportunities in one location.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jan 2020

Beautiful park and separate dog parks for small and big dogs. There’s so many trails. The scenic trail is very long and definitely worth it when you get to the top and it still continues along the west mountains. Some of the trails have redwood trees. One redwood on the water trail, the closest one to the park.

★★★★★ — K , Feb 2022

We had a really nice hike through the park. We did the City view trail. There's some decent views along the way and a few benches to have a break. Some really interesting trees and a lot a lot of mushrooms 🍄 It's a nice time right now very colorful (November). The trails are pretty easy and well marked.

★★★★★ — Tim , Nov 2025

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 21 mentions

“Ukiah is a great stopping place on our travels and finding somewhere our dog can run around safely while keeping our kid entertained is invaluable.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“Beautiful park and separate dog parks for small and big dogs.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Tried getting to the U via the U Access Trail, but it was getting too steep and long, and needed to be back at the hotel to checkout by 11, so didn't go to the summit.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Two play structures, next to the skatepark, clean restrooms, and hiking galore filled with wildflowers.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The one next to the parking lot is the bigger one, it offers swings (infant and kid), slide , climbing stuff, monkey bars.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“A quiet park w/a 18 hole disc golf course playing along a mtn.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“water fountain for humans & canine.”

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Plan your run at Low Gap 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.
  • Websitemendocinocounty.gov
  • Phone+1 707-463-4291

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 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 Low Gap Park

1167 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482

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Local park offering a swimming pool, as well as facilities for golf and picnicking.

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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.