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Overlook Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntington Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Overlook 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.
What runners say about Overlook Park
“Beautiful hiking spot or place to ride your bike!”
“Overlook Park is a charming and peaceful park that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
Cool park lookout over the natural area and ocean. It’s near Harriet Weider Regional Park, where I left with my bike to ride and hike over. The park is basically along a thru street designed with built-in parking, although not open to vehicles and posted as a pedestrian only area.
Overlook Park is a charming and peaceful park that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. True to its name, the park provides scenic viewpoints that allow visitors to enjoy beautiful vistas of the surrounding area, making it a perfect spot for photography, picnics, or simply taking in…
Beautiful hiking spot or place to ride your bike! Dog walking is easy here and few people go to this spot. Its extremely scenic into the park and the surrounding area. Bird species are plentiful! Beautiful park!
Trail conditions & character
“Overlook Park is a charming and peaceful park that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
“The park is basically along a thru street designed with built-in parking, although not open to vehicles and posted as a pedestrian only area.”
“Overlook Park is a charming and peaceful park that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
Plan your run at Overlook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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