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Veteran’s Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Hermosa Beach, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Veteran’s Park 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 Veteran’s Park Trail
“Well maintained, with trees and water fountains for both pets and owners.”
Great place for a morning stroll. The mulch on the pathway really cushions your joints, allowing you to walk further than you would on the concrete sidewalk.
Really lovely path to go for a walk or jog on. Lots of trees and pretty wide space for being between two roads.
Local dog, hiking and running trail that stretches from Herondo St in Hermosa Beach all the way past Manhattan Beach and Pier. Well maintained, with trees and water fountains for both pets and owners.
Great trail for walking. Take your dog or just go for a jog.. easy parking and a very pleasant trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Local dog, hiking and running trail that stretches from Herondo St in Hermosa Beach all the way past Manhattan Beach and Pier.”
“The mulch on the pathway really cushions your joints, allowing you to walk further than you would on the concrete sidewalk.”
“Well maintained, with trees and water fountains for both pets and owners.”
Plan your run at Veteran’s Park Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadwater — 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.
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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