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Warm Springs Park and Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in Murrieta, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Warm Springs Park and Preserve'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Public park with walking & biking trails, picnic tables, mature trees & horseshoe pits.

What runners say about Warm Springs Park and Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (145 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The beautiful and peaceful nature sets the mood for any occasion.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“It really needs to be cleaned up, but it was still a peaceful relaxing walk.”

This is one of my favorite places to go hiking! You have the option to go up to a flat space that has benches to sit or you have the option to hike down and go down many trails. The view once you get to the top is BEAUTIFUL.

★★★★★ — Ammannda , Feb 2022

This is one of my favorite places to hike. There are multiple trails and it's not very crowded so it's nice to hike here when wanting to get away from people. There is also a creek/ water stream when the seasons change and its nice to just listen to the water and birds. More pics on tiktok @dom_r_

★★★★★ — D. , Dec 2021

Hidden treasure, keep an eye for the trail entrance on the side, marked by two blank wooden posts

★★★★★ — John , Mar 2022

Nice small park. No play ground. Never busy, Number of shade trees. One concrete patio type area with cover, deveral concrete benches under it. No water, or facilities. Nice place to walk the pets, and or play. Sidewalk runs through it.

★★★★☆ — Mark , Sep 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 145 reviews →

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Small parking lot, also on street parking.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“It really needs to be cleaned up, but it was still a peaceful relaxing walk.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“No playground, no bbqs that I saw, just few concrete benches, with tables, No facilities, or water.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The beautiful and peaceful nature sets the mood for any occasion.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There are easy trails or you can choose harder trails that have steep hills and a path to cross the stream/water.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Pretty cool place to hike easy for kids and dogs as well.”

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Plan your run at Warm Springs Park and Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemurrieta.org
  • Phone+1 951-461-6124

Where to find Warm Springs Park and Preserve

Murrieta, California

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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.