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Waterdog Hiking North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Belmont, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterdog Hiking North Trailhead'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.
Picturesque park featuring hiking and biking trails for all skill levels.
What runners say about Waterdog Hiking North Trailhead
“Nice moderate hike with great views from the top.”
“Peaceful dog friendly hike with limited shade.”
“Nice park that caters to mountain bikers, runners, and dog walkers.”
Peaceful dog friendly hike with limited shade. A few loop trail options to fit your time budget. 🚻Porto potty at the north entrance is available, but you can smell it strong from the outside 💩😩🤢
Great hiking place. Moderate to challenging trails. Be prepared for some steep sections. Nice views of the hills and Baylands. You can expect mountain bikes in most of the trails. Dogs allowed on leash.
Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Outdoor safety guidelines: 1. Please, do not ride/hike/gather in groups of any size 2. Pick off-hours to ride or hike, avoid times of heavy trail use 3. Keep rides and hikes short if you do choose to enjoy the trails 4. Use the restroom before coming to an Open Space 5.
Great locally trails if you need a ride and don't have time for a longer trip out of town.
Trail conditions & character
“Someone said the water is not really for dogs tho, I can not confirm.”
“Some trails are pretty steep but always fun.”
“Nice moderate hike with great views from the top.”
“Nice little 4 miles loop but you can extend it more by wandering around 😀.”
“Peaceful dog friendly hike with limited shade.”
Plan your run at Waterdog Hiking North Trailhead
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebelmont.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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