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Wilderness Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Montclair, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilderness 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.
Pet-friendly area featuring trees and other greenery, plus a llama, goats, and tortoises.
What runners say about Wilderness Park
“The dog stations are well-stacked with dog waste bags, the exercise/playground equipment is fully functional and relatively clean.”
“Excellent free mulch and compost , beautiful flowers.”
“We found this place on the map, and had a very nice "al fresco" lunch, under a big shady tree, and found it quite enjoyable.”
“Pretty quiet nice place to go and have lunch then walk around and yes there are some animals and things you can learn about.”
“Lived in the area for a few years now and finally took the dogs for a walk here.”
A hidden gem of the 909, Wilderness Park offers a serene time for those looking to disconnect from a fast-paced life. My family came on a Sunday afternoon, which surprisingly was not busy. The loop trail offers a small and easy way throughout the park.
Beautiful place! It's more of a walk through garden with lots of cute seating areas. The Water Conservation Center has cool microscopes, coloring, and reading area for kids. You shouls visit if in the area, it's free!
Pretty quiet nice place to go and have lunch then walk around and yes there are some animals and things you can learn about. Plus if you want to work off that lunch you can even do that there
First time visiting the park, walking around the paths and the trees, going about with my nieces dog. I like the exercise equipment they have a good workout in a park.
Trail conditions & character
“The dog stations are well-stacked with dog waste bags, the exercise/playground equipment is fully functional and relatively clean.”
“Pretty quiet nice place to go and have lunch then walk around and yes there are some animals and things you can learn about.”
“We found this place on the map, and had a very nice "al fresco" lunch, under a big shady tree, and found it quite enjoyable.”
“The loop trail offers a small and easy way throughout the park.”
Plan your run at Wilderness Park
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
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecbwcd.org
- Phone(909) 626-2711
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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