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Skunk Creek Linear Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 197 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skunk Creek Linear 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.
3.5-mi. linear hiking/biking trail along a natural creek bed, with interpretive info boards.
What runners say about Skunk Creek Linear Park
Very nice little community park with a big stretch of walking trails, recently city of Glendale clean the wash from bushes and trees, which become much safer to walk or ride a bike,
It is a pathway that follows an improved drainage Arroyo, and skirts the rear property line of a number of residences in the subdivision to the north. The subdivision has a couple of master-planned playgrounds in small grassy parks which can be accessed from this concrete pathway.
Part of the Canal & Linear park network. Multi use paths from the Cardinals Stadium all the way to Scottsdale by way of the Biltmore. No street grade crossings = No CARS! Get on your bike and ride!
Nice quiet long paved trail that goes along through several neighboorhoods. We like it because our dogs are a little bit older and have a harder time on the mountains; this is still something different & outdoorsy for "dog adventures" but easier on our dogs knees
Trail conditions & character
“The subdivision has a couple of master-planned playgrounds in small grassy parks which can be accessed from this concrete pathway.”
“Accessible 24/7/365; however, not readily visible from any roadway.”
Plan your run at Skunk Creek Linear 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — 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.
- Websiteglendaleaz.com
- Phone+1 623-930-2691
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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