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Open Door Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendora, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Open Door Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Open Door Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful short 2 mile in and out Trail that packs a punch with a steep incline!”

Great short but steep trail that goes straight to the cross above Azusa. This trail happened from the sweat and toil of worshippers and volunteers from the Church of the Open Door. Thanks to everyone including the church leaders who made this gift for our community. We enjoy it a lot!

★★★★★ — Maewja , Jan 2025

Great hike. Take a hiking stick, with you. The view is nice n appreciate the encouraging bible verses that are posted on this hiking trail.

★★★★★ — Daughter , Aug 2025

The trail is inclined and well-maintained to walk. You can see the city of Glendora and its neighboring cities. It gives you a great workout just make sure to bring enough water to hydrate. Lovely views from the top. Enjoy every minute of it.

★★★★★ — Julia , Jun 2025

Steep climb but views are great! There is a fun swing on the oak tree to the right when you hit the ridge trail. Lovely tribute to those brave firefighters lost in the make below in the 60s...

★★★★★ — Steve , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“The view is nice n appreciate the encouraging bible verses that are posted on this hiking trail.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“The switchbacks are steep and curvy and many rock sliding areas, it also looks like it can get muddy you can see other animal tracks deep!”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Open Door Trail

Glendora, California

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.