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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
“Beautiful, quiet, and well maintained natural trail with pleasant aromas from native plants, and beautiful songs from a variety of birds.”
My sanity during COVID. Nicely maintained by the city & safe place to walk the dog or bird watch.
I love it because its a nature trail that allows dogs. Hard to find a good trail where you can walk your dogs.
Beautiful, quiet, and well maintained natural trail with pleasant aromas from native plants, and beautiful songs from a variety of birds. It's a one-mile stretch with benches and trees along the way.
This is an excellent nature trail which is filled with native plants. The dirt trail extended way beyond my walking distance. A rock bench was near and huge trees shaded the walkway at places. It was a nice quiet place to visit. Across the street was a dog park. Nearby was a large picnic pavillion.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, quiet, and well maintained natural trail with pleasant aromas from native plants, and beautiful songs from a variety of birds.”
“Nicely maintained by the city & safe place to walk the dog or bird watch.”
Plan your run at West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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