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Temecula Creek Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 167 Google reviews · Running trail in Temecula, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Temecula Creek Trail 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.
Children's play area along with pathways, lawns, picnic tables & an exercise route.
What runners say about Temecula Creek Trail Park
“Well kept but the creek is between houses so you won't get those beautiful nature views.”
“Well kept but the creek is between houses so you won't get those beautiful nature views.”
“But it’s very nice and green grass with some shade and and rest benches).”
“Super cute park, surrounded by lots of trees, making it very quiet and nice.”
“It would allow a dog to walk on it, drop its paw and leg into the open grate and break its leg.”
This nice quiet hiking trail is hard to find but worth the effort. The entrance is located East of Butterfield Stage Road and the first stop light south of Temecula Parkway is Channel Street, travel East about 1/4 mile to the entrance on the left (between two houses) down a short driveway to a small parking lot.
Great little trail for bike riding or jogging or walking. Brought two 7 year olds with us on a bike ride. They like the playground. There are 7 parking spots here and 1 handicap. There’s a little water stream. The trail is mostly sand and then turns into small rocks and goes up hill a bit.
Put this place on the top of your list if your kids love to climb!! The trail is so quiet and relaxing, it even has obstacle courses. Plenty of space for dogs to be walked. Downside no bathroom 🤣
Don’t miss the only sign for the entrance.It’s easy to pass by. You park your car near the park. It’s about a 5 minute walk to the end if you go to the left. But to the right (looking at park from parking) goes further (did not find the end) looks like it devided into multiple paths (maybe not part of the park).
Trail conditions & character
“But to the right (looking at park from parking) goes further (did not find the end) looks like it devided into multiple paths (maybe not part of the park).”
“It would allow a dog to walk on it, drop its paw and leg into the open grate and break its leg.”
“Well kept but the creek is between houses so you won't get those beautiful nature views.”
“But it’s very nice and green grass with some shade and and rest benches).”
“The trail is mostly sand and then turns into small rocks and goes up hill a bit.”
“Super cute park, surrounded by lots of trees, making it very quiet and nice.”
“At the parking lot there is a small playground and a drinking fountain with a dog spigot.”
Plan your run at Temecula Creek Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetemeculaca.gov
- Phone+1 951-694-6445
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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