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Walnut Canyon Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Anaheim, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.7 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walnut Canyon Reservoir'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.
Clean reservoir ringed by a 1.7-mile trail with benches, popular for jogging, biking and sightseeing.
What runners say about Walnut Canyon Reservoir
“There is a mile and a half paved path around the reservoir that provides not only beautiful scenery but great exercise.”
“Great place to go for a run or a walk.”
“Almost as peaceful as prison only you don’t have to murder anyone to get here.”
A feat of engineering for locals to benefit from as a water source and for the public access trail around it! Great for taking a bike ride, or hike or workout along Periphery Road and the surrounding Oak Canyon.
A wonderful place to checkout during the early morning or just about sunset. A nice oasis from the busy life. A mostly flat walking trial around the reservoir with several seating areas scattered throughout the trail to enjoy the wonderful natural landscape. A drinking fountain is available along the trail.
1.7 miles of walking/running/biking path around beautiful Walnut Canyon Reservoir. Lots of flowers and plants in the area. I walked to the reservoir area via Oak Canyon Nature Center after 25 mins hiking in Heritage Trail. However I believe there should be other ways to access to the reservoir.
Great paved walking and bicycle path. Full lap around the reservoir is 1.7 miles. Great views of Robbers Roost, adjacent ridge, and nature center below.
Trail conditions & character
“I love this path around the reservoir because it’s around the corner from my house, has decent views and is generally clean.”
“There is a mile and a half paved path around the reservoir that provides not only beautiful scenery but great exercise.”
“7 mile loop of pavement around a pristine reservoir.”
“Almost as peaceful as prison only you don’t have to murder anyone to get here.”
“Note the closest public restrooms are down at the Oak Canyon Nature Center parking lot, during regular daytime hours.”
“Note the closest public restrooms are down at the Oak Canyon Nature Center parking lot, during regular daytime hours.”
“Excellent for walking, running (and biking when the trails are muddy.”
“A mostly flat walking trial around the reservoir with several seating areas scattered throughout the trail to enjoy the wonderful natural landscape.”
“A drinking fountain is available along the trail.”
“Plenty of families taking walks, riding scooters and pushing strollers.”
Plan your run at Walnut Canyon Reservoir
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1.7 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, 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.
- Websiteanaheim.net
- Phone(714) 765-4229
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Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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