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Skunk Creek Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Peoria, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skunk Creek Trail'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 Skunk Creek Trail
“This trail is nice and clean.”
“I did come across a few bicyclists taking in the peaceful beauty during my trek, but overall it felt like I was truly alone, and it was BEAUTIFUL!”
“Very nice paved trail, only complaint is that there could be more shade.”
Nice shared trail. Marked with plenty of water and break stations along the route.
This trail is so much fun to ride bikes on. The trail connects to another trail on the west side of Loop 101. If you want or need excitement & scenic lookout points then go here. Perfect for weekend excursions. You'll get a good workout, too. Dog friendly.
I definitely enjoyed this little gem of a nature trail!! The first time I came, I was the only one there. I did come across a few bicyclists taking in the peaceful beauty during my trek, but overall it felt like I was truly alone, and it was BEAUTIFUL!!
Beautiful trail. Only got to do a small portion but it is very well set up and the landscape is beautiful
Trail conditions & character
“I did come across a few bicyclists taking in the peaceful beauty during my trek, but overall it felt like I was truly alone, and it was BEAUTIFUL!”
“Very nice paved trail, only complaint is that there could be more shade.”
“Very nice paved trail, only complaint is that there could be more shade.”
“The trail connects to another trail on the west side of Loop 101.”
“It's easy going, mostly flat, and has a view of the creek.”
Plan your run at Skunk Creek Trail
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Websitepeoriaaz.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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