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San Dimas Canyon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,174 Google reviews · Running trail in San Dimas, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from San Dimas Canyon 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.
Hiking trails through oaks, pines & foothills plus an enclosed sanctuary with rescued area wildlife.
What runners say about San Dimas Canyon Park
“I was surprised the ladies restroom was clean and had hand soap!”
“Tucked away at the bottom of San Dimas Canyon, this spacious park is full of beautiful oak trees, with lots of picnic benches, pedestal barbecues, and wide open grassed areas.”
Cool spot for a laid-back day in San dimas. It's not a huge park but it's got enough size to be able to walk around and do what you need to do. There are some small basketball courts, a lot of picnic areas, and restrooms on the premises.
San Dimas Canyon to Sunset Peak Radio Tower. Long hike along fire road south of the San Gabriels. Great views of Mt San Antonio to the North and Gorgonio to the East. Saw one off road vehicle and two mountain bikers the whole 15 miles. Not a difficult hike but lonely, let someone know where you are going.
Early morning and the only one on the path. Very nice views, interesting history and that's just from the road.
Nice hiking trails overlooking the valley, open fields, and playgrounds for the kiddos!
Trail conditions & character
“Tucked away at the bottom of San Dimas Canyon, this spacious park is full of beautiful oak trees, with lots of picnic benches, pedestal barbecues, and wide open grassed areas.”
“Wildlife preserve, great location, neat hikes, ranch community, dog park nearby, play ground equipment like new, picnic seating, restrooms, neat vegetation”
“There’s also a much shorter loop trail that’s an excellent option for those traveling with little ones.”
“Excellent playground for the kids, drinking fountains, and multiple restrooms.”
“There’s also a picnic area featuring covered seating and restrooms, just a stone’s throw from the parking area.”
Plan your run at San Dimas Canyon Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.lacounty.gov
- Phone(888) 239-6700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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