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Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita

4.7 ★★★★★ 907 Google reviews · Running trail in Sahuarita, Arizona · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Lake surrounded by trees and grassy areas popular for walking, biking and picnics, plus fishing.

What runners say about Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (907 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“From what I saw it is a favorite spot for anyone to walk, run, or ride.”

What a peaceful walk you will have here. Fishing is good. Just shy of a mile around the lake plenty of places to rest

★★★★★ — Douglas , Nov 2021

Wonderful place for a nice walk or just a lake side sit. Not too busy, but lots going on... wildlfishand people. There was a 5K going on and music could be heard all around the lake. We enjoyed that.

★★★★★ — Vicki , Mar 2025

A peaceful, lovely man-made lake in the middle of Sahuarita suburbia. A sidewalk winds around the entire lake with benches, picnic tables and chairs shades areas. The best part: the lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, and other species!

★★★★★ — Ryan , Aug 2020

This is kind of a hidden gem in the middle of several subdivisions. You can walk with the family, run (exercise stations around the loop), fish, enjoy community activities, or relax in the grass. Everyone we encountered was cordial and respectful of each other's space.

★★★★☆ — Micah , Nov 2024

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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 4 mentions

“Along the lake shore is very well planned shaded areas with benches to rest and take in the view.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Clean and lots of plants,trees,benches,dogs allowed on leash, and exercise stations around the lake.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Usually not very crowded and plenty of parking; people are friendly.”

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Plan your run at Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesahuaritaparksandrec.org
  • Phone+1 520-445-7850
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Sahuarita Lake Park - Town of Sahuarita

15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

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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.