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Westwood Hills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 495 Google reviews · Running trail in Napa, California · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
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Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Westwood Hills Park'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.

ScenicHillyTrailhead parking

Home to the Carolyn Parr Nature Museum, this park also has miles of trails through groves & meadows.

What runners say about Westwood Hills Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (495 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I highly recommend avoiding the East Perimeter Trail, it wasn't very well maintained and even in dry conditions it was very slippery.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Such a wonderful hike for sunrise or sunset just stunning is not too long but you can go on different roads and make it a bit longer.”

Westwood hills in CRAZY. ive been coming here since childhood. Things I've seen here include:(not even joking in the slightest) - Trees falling down -Frankenstein -a Giraffe -Underground entrance to a locked black metal door with a keypad and cameras (right after the second gate turn left and follow the path near the…

★★★★★ — Nolan , May 2023

Great hike, fantastic view and good workout. This trail brings you to a breathtaking view point to the west of the city of Napa. The trail is well kept, nice, clear, clean. Saw some people with their young kids just enjoying the weather.

★★★★★ — Jeff , May 2021

This is a great place to hike. Very challenging for those who need a little challenge to get the heart ❤ going. Best trees for photo taking, wonderful spring flowers in bloom that smell heavenly!

★★★★★ — Kelly , Mar 2021

Such a wonderful hike for sunrise or sunset just stunning is not too long but you can go on different roads and make it a bit longer. Is pet friendly, and always parking available, I enjoy it so much and love to share it with my Napa Valley friends who are fit or like me always trying to be more fit.

★★★★★ — Javier , Apr 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 22 mentions

“But when ALL is said & done the view is the best, looking out over Napa at the top of the hill while sitting on a bench is breath taking.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“But when ALL is said & done the view is the best, looking out over Napa at the top of the hill while sitting on a bench is breath taking.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Is pet friendly, and always parking available, I enjoy it so much and love to share it with my Napa Valley friends who are fit or like me always trying to be more fit.”

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Plan your run at Westwood Hills Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websitecityofnapa.org
  • Phone+1 707-257-9529
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Westwood Hills Park

3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, CA 94558

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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.