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Mountain Hawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 Google reviews · Running trail in Chula Vista, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mountain Hawk 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.
12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.
What runners say about Mountain Hawk Park
“It is well maintained and super clean.”
“The views are gorgeous, and it really is a beautiful, peaceful place for reflection and to start the day.”
“The views are gorgeous, and it really is a beautiful, peaceful place for reflection and to start the day.”
Mountain Hawk is a medium size l park nestled among local Chula Vista neighborhoods. The views are gorgeous, and it really is a beautiful, peaceful place for reflection and to start the day. They have something for everyone including gazebos, grills, a playground, and an open field.
A beautiful neighborhood park in Eastlake in Chula Vista. The park overlooks Otay Lake. It has lots of walking trails. A playground and a splash zone for the kiddos. It is well maintained and super clean. Lots of designated parking spots and street parking. There are also several large picnic gazebos with grills.
This is a Great Park to bring your family, Sit and relax, exercise, fly a drone, play Pokemon Go (yes some of us still play it). There are trails for walking and running. There are 3 Gazebos you can rent. There are cement tables all over the place.
A very large wide open predominantly level spacious park. A great park for walking pets and for children to run about or to play in the playground or for individuals, couples, or families to just stroll around drinking in the natural surroundings, or to have a pinic at the open or enclosed tables with benches.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are gorgeous, and it really is a beautiful, peaceful place for reflection and to start the day.”
“While they do have restrooms, they do not have doors on the stalls and the seats are quite low, so please be aware .”
“There's an on site restroom facility and free parking.”
“The views are gorgeous, and it really is a beautiful, peaceful place for reflection and to start the day.”
“The walking trail, which is gravel, winds up the mountain on the back side of the nearby homes.”
“There are play areas for Small kids, and even a water fountain that comes out of the ground.”
Plan your run at Mountain Hawk Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitechulavistaca.gov
- Phone+1 619-409-5979
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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