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Sequoia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,444 Google reviews · Running trail in Eureka, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sequoia 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 Sequoia Park
“I love this park it's very clean and has so many fun options for the kids to play on.”
“This park has an easy trail to follow, which offers multiple beautiful sceneries of the redwood trees and a pond towards the end/beginning (depends on which way you start).”
“The energy here feels peaceful, grounding, and deeply connected to nature.”
“This park has an easy trail to follow, which offers multiple beautiful sceneries of the redwood trees and a pond towards the end/beginning (depends on which way you start).”
This review is for the Zoo itself. The redwood walking path that takes you as high as 200 feet into the trees was really fun and exciting for a zoo experience. Many animals to see. We should have come a little earlier, we would have gotten something to eat.
Love this park, almost can say its my backyard. About a 5 minute walk from where I live and I have a grove of redwoods, beautiful trails, duck pond, fountain, a Zoo. Highly recommend seeing the lights they have up right now in the evening. Creates a very beautiful scene on the trail behind the zoo, and its free.
Beautiful park, good to visit after zoo trip. Also a must visit if you can’t make it out to the larger redwood parks. Stay on the designated trails to avoid difficult to navigate paths. Lots of parking available in various parts of the park. Don’t feed the ducks. This park can not be accessed while in the zoo.
It is worth every dollar to fully experience this park. Nothing short of breathtaking and astonishing. Seriously cool stuff. I love the mini zoo, and of course the sky walk is the highlight. Definitely a place to go out of your way to go to. If I could give 6 stars I would without a second thought.
Trail conditions & character
“This park has an easy trail to follow, which offers multiple beautiful sceneries of the redwood trees and a pond towards the end/beginning (depends on which way you start).”
“The energy here feels peaceful, grounding, and deeply connected to nature.”
“Nice bathrooms are toward the front, you'll want to utilize them before driving through to the pond and playground where there is only a porta potty.”
“Lots of parking available in various parts of the park.”
“There are some really easy paved trails, gravel trails or experienced hiking trails you get to choose!”
“In part of the park is also the sky walk in the trees but is only accessible via the zoo admission next door.”
Plan your run at Sequoia Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteeurekaca.gov
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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