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Prescott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 543 Google reviews · Running trail in Medford, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prescott 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 picturesque natural area offering seasonal trails & lookout points is a popular hiking spot.
What runners say about Prescott Park
“While the road may not be well-maintained at the moment, just driving to the top can be part of the enjoyment.”
“If you want a great view of the Rogue Valley with beautiful sunset panorama or need a brief escape and chance to get perspective, this may be the spot.”
It was very puppy friendly! Everyone was super nice, caring, and understanding. The place was kept all nice and clean, so I didn't have to worry about my lil mutt getting into anything. Absolutely beautiful views all around. And it's not too difficult to walk up!
Hiked to the top and experienced one of the finest views of the Medford Valley you can get. They recently changed the park closure time to 9pm so we were able to watch the sunset and get some amazing pictures of the city down below. Not a ton of people, but it was a Monday.
A very curvy drive but it leads to spectacular views of the Rogue Valley. Nice parking lot at the top. Be advised that there are some minor rough spots on the road to the overlook. Easy drive up. The road and overlook close at 9PM. There are 2 gates on the road to the top. It's definitely worth the effort!
What a pleasant surprise we explored Prescott Park for the first time. We parked in the first parking lot, and walked up the road to the second where we found an asphalt path. We followed till it ended following down back to the roadway exactly where we parked our car. Perfect little hike for us.
Trail conditions & character
“During most of the day you can see the entirety of the valley floor, but if you go early enough on a foggy morning you can get can a special view for a little while.”
“We parked in the first parking lot, and walked up the road to the second where we found an asphalt path.”
“We parked in the first parking lot, and walked up the road to the second where we found an asphalt path.”
“Ponderosa trail is probably the most bike friendly - aside from the road - with only a few stretches that are a bit rocky for my taste.”
Plan your run at Prescott Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 541-774-2400
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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