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Molino Beach Stairs
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Beach, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Molino Beach Stairs' 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.
Public area featuring a hiking trail, playground, and basketball court, plus a grassy field.
What runners say about Molino Beach Stairs
“Gorgeous gorgeous view , we took our kids around sun set and it was stunning 😍 we also enjoyed their rope jungle gym (kinda scary but fun)”
Went on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Lots of people and great food vendors. I love the fruit stands all over the beach. Great view of the Pacific and so much room to walk with a gorgeous view. Got to see the Carnival docked too.
Great place for photography, long walk, and enjoying the California beach weather.
Wow! We liked this place. Though some security guards will be good to see around. Parking is free on the street. Please keep parking free. Beautiful place to walk, play basketball (small court) and a super cool.playground. I wish I would have taken a pic
I don't use stairs as yet. I walk with a walker, thigh issue healing. Look forward to 👣👣 up & down those steps 😉😃
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous gorgeous view , we took our kids around sun set and it was stunning 😍 we also enjoyed their rope jungle gym (kinda scary but fun)”
Plan your run at Molino Beach Stairs
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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