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Lower Arroyo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 Google reviews · Running trail in Pasadena, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lower Arroyo 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.
Urban park offering trails, archery, and a rose bowl, plus fly fishing.
What runners say about Lower Arroyo Park
“The views are stunning in every direction, with rolling greenery, open skies, and the natural beauty of the Arroyo Seco creating a calm yet powerful atmosphere.”
“The views are stunning in every direction, with rolling greenery, open skies, and the natural beauty of the Arroyo Seco creating a calm yet powerful atmosphere.”
“Took our dog on this easy hike that goes under the Colorado bridge and you can walk to the Rose Bowl and the attached parks.”
Came here on a Sunday morning as wanted to walk the trail to the Rose Bowl. Very narrow driveway to a small parking lot, but there was plenty of parking. Majority of people were heading to the archery area and I was the only one heading to the trails.
First time here and I loved it! So beautiful! If you take the trail to the left you'll get to the stairs on the photo. I came on a Sunday, plenty of parking. Not too many people.
Amazing place. This is one of the oldest archery ranges in the country but is also an amazing place to walk your dog, go for a run, or ride your bike. The sunsets here are always beautiful and this is just a very beautiful place in general. There is also some wildlife here.
Wow, I've lived in LA since 1969 and I'd never been to this park ... and it's pretty cool and there is much more of it I can go back and discover. The fly fishing casting pool, though, that was totally unexpected. We liked that there frogs growing along the wedges.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are stunning in every direction, with rolling greenery, open skies, and the natural beauty of the Arroyo Seco creating a calm yet powerful atmosphere.”
“This is one of the oldest archery ranges in the country but is also an amazing place to walk your dog, go for a run, or ride your bike.”
“Very narrow driveway to a small parking lot, but there was plenty of parking.”
“The sound of nature, the winding trails, and the peaceful flow of the canyon make it feel like a hidden escape from the city.”
“There are hiking trails on both side of the creek, but they are not paved.”
Plan your run at Lower Arroyo Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofpasadena.net
- Phone+1 626-744-7500
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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