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Oak Station / Whittier Greenway Trail (South End)
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Whittier, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oak Station / Whittier Greenway Trail (South End)'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.
Popular bicycle-friendly path for walking and running.
What runners say about Oak Station / Whittier Greenway Trail (South End)
“It's a very nice trail if you feel like getting a little exercise and taking a bike ride on a beautiful day.”
“It's well populated, often with shady sections to cool you off.”
“This is a very family friendly hike.”
this is an awesome semi urban trail. it winds and takes you through some busy streets and also some real quiet points where you're unbothered by those outside the trail.
This is a very family friendly hike. It's easy and all pavement. It's about 5 miles long if you begin on Mills and you get to to the dog park. Plenty of shade so even on warm days It's a great hike. When arriving to the bridge, take advantage of the great view.
the whittier greenway trail is very close to my heart, as i grew up in elementary walking this trail down to my local park. it’s kind of insane how despite the fact it was so long ago, the trail hasn’t aged a bit. you’re sure to see locals on your walk down this trail. very popular place.
This is one of my favorite trails because there's plenty of walking without being disturbed some of the areas where that you're crossing the streets are very well protected so you will not be at risk of getting hit by a car.
Trail conditions & character
“5 miles from parking area on Mills and Lambert to end near 605 freeway.”
“A couple of water fountains, a park with restrooms, public pool, and you get to go by the dog park.”
“It's well populated, often with shady sections to cool you off.”
“I think once you pass Colima it's a little bit dark so for people that are going out at night I wouldn't recommend it cuz it's not well lit.”
“A couple of water fountains, a park with restrooms, public pool, and you get to go by the dog park.”
Plan your run at Oak Station / Whittier Greenway Trail (South End)
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4 AM–10 PM |
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