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Quigley Canyon Open Space
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Clarita, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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- Loop distance
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Quigley Canyon Open Space'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.
Rugged canyon park spanning nearly 160-acres with equestrian ranches & over 4 miles of trails.
What runners say about Quigley Canyon Open Space
“There are good hills, open meadows, great views and a very cool dry creek bed with heavy oak canopies.”
“The trial is about 2 miles long, with shaded areas throughout the path and steep regions at the top of the loop coming down.”
“This dog friendly park has a wide path thru the meadows and the shade of the oak trees.”
The scenery is beautiful and there's a good variety of trail difficulty for such a small open area. There are flat trails you can stroll on, moderate hills for a view and steep trails for the adventurists. The coyote trail is very steep and easy to slip on. Lots of fox tails. Our dog got several stuck in her paw.
Always enjoy hiking here. Nice beautiful trails and a great stopping point to have a picnic! I love the trees and the green grass (for now). Saw a sweet bus at the top of the hill and spotted a few deer also!
Secret spot tucked in Placerita Canyon. This dog friendly park has a wide path thru the meadows and the shade of the oak trees. Offers easy to tough up hill hikes. Many help signs along the way. No restroom
As has been mentioned enter the park/space from Railroad, Placerita Road and then park at the end of Cleardale St IF Google Maps doesn't take you there. Hiking: Has easy trails, some moderate, a couple that have some decent ascents.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a stones throw from Newhall with views of very large houses the Santa Clarita Valley and mountain ranges.”
“The trial is about 2 miles long, with shaded areas throughout the path and steep regions at the top of the loop coming down.”
“It's a really nice place for a walk or a hike, the main loop is flat and easy, but if you want to do the uphill trails I'd recommend having a bit of hiking experience.”
“The trial is about 2 miles long, with shaded areas throughout the path and steep regions at the top of the loop coming down.”
“The snakes didn't hurt us and went their own way, but do be careful especially if you are hiking with dogs and kids.”
“It's a really nice place for a walk or a hike, the main loop is flat and easy, but if you want to do the uphill trails I'd recommend having a bit of hiking experience.”
“Well maintained Open Space/Trailhead with options, beauty and convenience.”
“There are no water fountains, so make sure you have water.”
Plan your run at Quigley Canyon Open Space
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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5 pm |
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