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Snow Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 788 Google reviews · Running trail in Walnut, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Snow Creek 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyWaterQuiet

Picturesque, 7-acre recreation area with a baseball field, playground & rustic, fenced trails.

What runners say about Snow Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (788 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very nice and clean park filled with trees and live animals like ducks and ground squirrels.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful trees surrounding and a creek.”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“Love how it has little shade on top of the playground to protect kids and equipment from getting to hot.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Stream has some water in it so it adds to the peaceful Shalom walk.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Green lawns, easy walking path, and those pink mimosa blooms are stunning in summer.”

Very nice and clean park filled with trees and live animals like ducks and ground squirrels. It also has a small stream filled with Tadpoles. Not many shaded spots so I recommend coming here early morning for walking.

★★★★★ — Jackie , Jun 2022

This place is great for kids! There's a little creek for the kids to splash around and explore, a playground, walking trails, a baseball diamond and picnic area... perfect little spot

★★★★★ — T. , Apr 2022

Nice neighborhood park with baseball diamonds and walking trails around it with lots of shade. I really like how it's not the sidewalk but a separate trail further from the street with dirt paths that are easier on your joints.

★★★★★ — Serena , Jun 2020

This is a great easy hike if you want to go after work. Great scenery and there's a creek. I'm sure it's amazing after it rains. I only went around the loop because it was getting dark, however it continues. Definitely will do the entire trail in the weekend to see where it takes me.

★★★★★ — Emma , May 2021

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“Love how it has little shade on top of the playground to protect kids and equipment from getting to hot.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful trees surrounding and a creek.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Didn't see any dogs when we went but I'm sure if you have a friendly dog on a leash that you pick up after, it'd be fine.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Stream has some water in it so it adds to the peaceful Shalom walk.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Bathrooms were open and clean with a water fountain out front.”

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Plan your run at Snow Creek 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.walnut.ca.us

Hours

Monday 1 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 1 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 1 AM–12 AM
Thursday 1 AM–12 AM
Friday 1 AM–12 AM
Saturday 1 AM–12 AM
Sunday 1 AM–12 AM

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 Snow Creek Park

20633 Snow Creek Dr, Walnut, CA 91789

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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.