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O'Melveny Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,546 Google reviews · Running trail in Granada Hills, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Loop distance
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Confirmed from O'Melveny 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.
This park, the second largest in Los Angeles, offers picnicking & trails for hikers & bikers.
What runners say about O'Melveny Park
“Beautiful Park with lots of benches for picnics, clean bathroom, lovely walking trail with option for a rugged hike.”
“Beautiful Park with lots of benches for picnics, clean bathroom, lovely walking trail with option for a rugged hike.”
“It was overcast this past Saturday morning but we were told that was good as there is little to no shade on most of the trails.”
“But the view and the wildlife and the peaceful environment are very worth the risk.”
“Easy trails, but rough ones are accessible.”
Was there today and it was refreshing to see the park since the last time I was there as a child. Looked smaller compared to now (at least the small pond with the tadpoles. guess I've grown up haha) but nonetheless, the hikes were beautiful.
I come here to hike. There’s not a lot of parking but you can park on the street. My favorite time to go is in the spring when all the flowers are blooming. You can see the San Fernando Valley. The hikes are easy to difficult. I keep coming back here it’s very peaceful I love it. It’s a great workout too.
The location is absolutely beautiful. I was blown away by how green it is, and the views going up the trail were breathtaking. Making it to the top of the highest mountain made you feel like you're on top of the world almost. The hiking trails can be slightly intense at times but nothing too crazy.
Very nice area for a hike to get those steps in and enjoy an amazing view of the valley at the very top. There are several trail options to choose from. I hiked around 7 miles round-trip with my dog and it was great! A lot of lizards (which I didn’t mind) roaming around and welcoming you on the way to the top haha.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Park with lots of benches for picnics, clean bathroom, lovely walking trail with option for a rugged hike.”
“If you live in and around Grenada Hills this is a good option for dogs, getting in steps, picnic (bring cooked food) and general parks and rec behavior.”
“If you live in and around Grenada Hills this is a good option for dogs, getting in steps, picnic (bring cooked food) and general parks and rec behavior.”
“I saw many rabbits and there was a coyote strolling through the parking lot as I was pulling in, attracted to the rabbits no doubt.”
“It was overcast this past Saturday morning but we were told that was good as there is little to no shade on most of the trails.”
“But the view and the wildlife and the peaceful environment are very worth the risk.”
“Beautiful Park with lots of benches for picnics, clean bathroom, lovely walking trail with option for a rugged hike.”
“We did the Bee Canyon loop, which gets the heart rate up but is manageable in an hour or so.”
“Great hicking experiences here, suited for every level of skill.”
Plan your run at O'Melveny 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelaparks.org
- Phone+1 818-363-3556
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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