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West Glenwood Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Scotts Valley, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Glenwood 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.
Looping, shady, grassy trails, great views and hiking for both novice and expert bikers and walkers, plus a paved route.
What runners say about West Glenwood Preserve
“Great easy to moderate trails with great views and superbly maintained 🤙🏼 Great for beginners and riders trying to get back in shape on a quick 3 mile loop .”
“Well marked hiking trails with several lookout spots with great views, enough shaded sections of trails to keep a warm day more comfortable.”
“Nice easy trail and good views.”
Beginner friendly hike. Good mix of shade and full sun trails. Great views, easy to read/follow maps. There are five parking spots right at the entrance, park is not busy during Sunday afternoon. Watch out for poison oak when making way for others to pass.
A good mix of sunny valley views and shady rest spots. Beginner-intermediate friendly. Several short loops branching off the main trail if you want to expand your hike
There are three short loops, 1 miles each. Not that difficult to walk.better for morning or evening.
The West Glenwood Preserve is such a thrill! I love biking here so so much! The hills and trails are so much fun to ride on. There are different loops like orange, blue, yellow, green, and pink. These used to be loops, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now only one way.
Trail conditions & character
“Great easy to moderate trails with great views and superbly maintained 🤙🏼 Great for beginners and riders trying to get back in shape on a quick 3 mile loop .”
“Well marked hiking trails with several lookout spots with great views, enough shaded sections of trails to keep a warm day more comfortable.”
“beautiful trails curve up and around the hill behind Scotts Valley High.”
“There are five parking spots right at the entrance, park is not busy during Sunday afternoon.”
“Great easy to moderate trails with great views and superbly maintained 🤙🏼 Great for beginners and riders trying to get back in shape on a quick 3 mile loop .”
“Well marked hiking trails with several lookout spots with great views, enough shaded sections of trails to keep a warm day more comfortable.”
Plan your run at West Glenwood Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitelandtrustsantacruz.org
- Phone(831) 429-1166
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
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