What an AMAZING WAY to start my morning walk at my FAVORITE place the Walnut Canyon Reservoir. This morning as I was about to check I got the alert for the 2026 Yelp invite. I was literally jumping up and down Lady, my puppy, was watching me behave like a 5 year old opening gifts at Christmas. Walnut Canyon is such a wonderful place to visit, a 1.7-mile loop trail easy enough to do 10,000 steps in a paved area. Dog owners can do their dog walking routine, families can bring their kids without having to worry about vehicles. Please NOTE, there is a great deal of wildlife, including COYOTES and SNAKES, therefore please always stay alert. Thank you sooooo much for the LOVE & SUPPORT! read more

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Amazing little loop in an upscale residential community. Its beautiful, a bit windy. You walk right in front of the backyards of several homes. Nice for bicycle riding, jogging and walking. My kids loved it here. read more

The reservoir trail is so peaceful & nice & clean. I love walking here in the mornings & have brought several friends to show it off too. They love it as well. Thank you. read more

We usually only walk around here when the rain prevents us from going on a bike ride or a more strenuous hike on the hilly trails nearby; so it's usually been just us and a few others who don't mind the rain. There is a water fountain and garbage along the way which is helpful if you're going to spend a few hours outside. We'll park down by the Hive and walk up so we can get a little more of a workout. There are sidewalks most of the way but a few small sections where it's only dirt. Walking up, around the reservoir twice and back down is about 6.8 miles. It's a good way to get a couple hours of exercise in if you have the right gear or don't mind getting wet. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

Great place to walk/run with family or by yourself. Main entrance located in a neighborhood. Walkway is asphalt with greenery surrounding and reservoir in the middle. There are stations along the way to sit and pet waste trash cans. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Painted distances markers along the way. All the way around is just short of two miles. read more

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Wasn't planning on coming here, but found it while my wife and I were hiking along one of the trails at Oak Canyon Nature Center. It's a rather boring, paved trail, mostly for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. I think it's about a 2-mile loop. I felt like a hamster on a wheel going through the trail. There's not much to look at other than the large reservoir in the middle. I actually found it more interesting to look at the houses surrounding the trail than the reservoir. There are some very nice houses here. There aren't any large trees to provide shade so it's best to bring a good hat and put on sunscreen. To make it more interesting, you can take one of the trails going down to Oak Canyon Nature Center. My wife and I took Roadrunner Ridge trail to get up here. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

Upon first glance, Walnut Canyon may just seem like 1.7 miles of paved concrete but to Anaheim Hills residents it is a peaceful getaway. One can easily guess that Anaheim Hills is full of.. steep hills. Additionally, it's difficult to have a nice stroll outside without cars zooming by. Have you seen Serrano? Here at the reservoir, it is a great opportunity to get a pleasant walk in, complete some virtual runs, or a quick cycling. The doggos can get their steps in too! There are distance markers around the loop so you can track your progress. Sunsets look exceptional from here too since you can see a complete view of the sky. I am grateful for this trail because here lies the beginning of my running journey. It's been a painful one but thanks to Covid, it's now a lifestyle. I have completed all my milestones here and there will be many more to come. Walnut Canyon isn't glamorous or scenic compared to other OC "trails" but it is a relaxing haven for us local residents. Now go get your steps in and see you outside! read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Chasing the sun - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Great walking/running trail. The loop is approximately 1.7 miles around. It is entirely paved so definitely stroller friendly. No motorized vehicles allowed though. Many people also walk their dogs here. Thankfully, most seem to pick up after there dogs as the trail is usually free from poop. :) For those who are trying to slowly build endurance, know that there are about 4-5 benches situated along the trail where you can either rest or simply enjoy the scenery. I usually go herein the mornings but I hear the sunset views are pretty amazing along the reservoir. There is free parking available on Laketop Drive. Weekends can be somewhat busy but you can also park at Canyon Rim Park and walk across Canyon Rim Road to get to the trail. By the way, there is really no tree canopies along the trail so make sure to bring the sun screen. read more

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This place is so great. Not to long and not to busy. Wish there was more shade and more benches, but that is just the old lady in me talking. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Love the kitties on this path. - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

The drinking fountain has been plugged up and very dirty for over three weeks. Very useful for walkers and runners and would appreciate attention to this convenience. Thank you read more

The trail around this reservoir isn't really shown on any signage or maps but it's another place you can go close to home (If you live around here) to get away from traffic and burn some calories walking or jogging. The trail is paved and is almost a 2 mile loop. There is some incline and decline spots in the trail too, not just flat. The address is a spot where you can park if you drive over. There is a spot where I think a trail runs up from the Oak Canyon Nature Center. http://www.anaheim.net/ocnc/ read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Call it a Fake Lake - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Eh... it's not that great. It's more for walkers, runners, and bikers. I'm not a fan of paved trails so I was quite disappointed. Like someone mentioned earlier, it's not all that pretty when the water level is low and it exposes the walls of the reservoir. I would say the reservoir looks much better from far away spots up at Weir Canyon or Santiago Oaks. The only good thing is that it is connected to Oak Canyon Nature Center trails. You can connect from the northern side of this trail and make quick work of the short trails that loop around the nature center and come back to where you started. Much much better than the boring 1.7 miles of paved trail. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

This reservoir is almost 2 miles around and has a great trail that is paved and fairly spacious. I've jogged around the reservoir a couple of times and felt very safe also. There is limited parking on the neighborhood streets nearby, but I've always found a spot without too much effort. Definitely a great spot to jog around a time or two. read more

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3.5 If people picked up after their dogs it'd be a different rating! I've been coming here forever and once I got King Louie we came more often especially when I got him a puppy stroller so I can get around a bit easier. I prefer to come during off peak times because it can get a bit crowded with runners, bicyclists and families with all of their 10 kids LOL! It has nice views all around no matter where your walking, but you really have to be careful so you don't walk into dog poop, its everywhere! They put dog bags around the whole trail so there's no reason to not pick up after them! If your not going to pick up after your dogs don't come here! It's unsanitary and unfair to people who are just trying to exercise and enjoy their walk! Other than that it's pretty solid and I hope soon I will be able to walk the whole trail! ^__^ read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Such beauty very serene...... - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This was a relaxing and easy walk! If you like nature and a not too strenuous walk, I would highly suggest this place!

Breathtaking view of reservoir, greenery, hills, sky and houses. Great loop for biking and skateboarding.

This is a fantastic place if you want to go on a fun, relaxing jog. The area is mainly a paved, looped path around the reservoir. However, there is a small hiking area that you can explore. Not a rugged hike, but fun either way. The path itself is very spacious and there are plenty of other people walking their dogs, running, or simply walking. The area is very scenic with the exception of the fences surrounding the reservoir itself, but that is to be expected seeing as it is in the middle of a large residential area. The best times to come would be early in the morning or just before sunset. That is when the area looks the most beautiful and there is no shade so you won't have the sun beating down on you. This is a great place to bring dogs or children. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Reservoir path. - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

A nice 1.8 mile loop around the reservoir. The only draw back is there is very little shade so it can get pretty hot. Definitely stroller friendly. The city has made the loop one way during COVID. read more

We are blessed to have a wonderful place to walk around everyday. I live just down the block to an entrance. It is just about 2 miles around. It is perfect for a a quick walk with the family, friends, or pets. I wish they installed bathrooms. The walk is beautiful with the water. It feels like your at a lake. When it gets windy a the waves pick up in the water. The sound of it makes you relaxed!! read more

This is such a hidden gem. It's about 1.7 miles so it's great for a running trail! The rain has filled up the reservoir and it gives you beautiful scenery and wildlife. It also connects to an oak canyon nature center trail that you can find but starting the loop to your right and making it past the first turn. The trail head is on your right. The best time to go is sunset because you have beautiful views of the canyon and Orange County. It is not shaded, so I would recommend bringing sunscreen and a hat if you're going anytime before four. Keep in mind that street parking is available, but there is street sweeper on Tuesdays from 8 AM to 12 noon. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Starting from Canyon rim Road, the rain has made the water so fresh and clear - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

This is a nice place to walk in the morning. It didn't seem to be 1.7 miles. I thought made it was a mile so, I was very happy to find out that I walked more than I thought I could. There's hardly any shade but there are a couple of benches though out the trail and there is a water fountain with 2 dog bowls on the east side (left) pretty close to the entrance. Don't forget your sunscreen and a hat because it's really sunny here. Don't forget to read the street sweeper signs. Every Tuesday 8am-12pm!!! Both sides of the street, the entire neighborhood. Bummer!! I can't wait to come back. I thought it was a pretty scenic and easy trail. read more

I don't think this qualifies as a "hiking trail" in any sense of the word. It's more like a paved track populated by rich and upper middle class families that are too afraid to descend down the hill to proper parks and trails to embrace nature. They'd much rather walk around an artificial reservoir lake, which oddly sounds like mac & cheese being stirred when the wind is kicking small waves around the edges, with the surrounding manicured and primped planned landscaping and have themselves a manufactured good feeling of having exercised outdoors. I guess if you deviate from the "trail" and head over to the actual nature center trails, you might have more of a true experience that the rest of us have away from our prim gated communities, but for the most part this is not a trail. Although, that mac & cheese stirring sound is oddly mesmerizing. I guess it has that going for it. read more

This is a great 1.7 mile hike. I love that it is mostly flat (unlike the surrounding area). The reservoir is always full of people running/walking around. And I love watching the wildlife. If you come in spring, you can see baby quails running across the trail. It is a beautiful and serene walk, and perfect way to clear your thoughts. read more

I love living by this trail. I think it's perfect. The pavement is nice and wide for groups to walk and kids to run or ride bikes. My children love it and so do I. My dogs also love walking around and interacting with other dogs. There is even a water bowl for them. Really a beautiful walk. read more

This is a calm walk/run area 2+miles everyone is friendly here in this area. You can also home down to the nature park w s small River read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Helicopter filling up when fires happened - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

Cool trail around reservoir. Stroller, bike, dog accessible. A couple of access points from neighborhoods, no bathrooms, nice view.

Once around for exercise, twice around to train for 5K, etc. Did the vast majority of my training on it for three marathons (once went around 12 times.) Recently fixed up and paved. If the (full) moon is out you can run on it at night. Have spotted coyotes but they generally keep their distance. Some dog doo, but not a lot - it's a reservoir! Not too crowded. read more

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I love the res! This is a great spot to go for a run or walk. The scenery is beautiful and I have seen some amazing sunrises and sunsets here. You will see cute little wildlife like bunnies, quails and birds. Whether you just want to walk around it with friends or run it for time its great. Like some of the other reviews said, it isn't a dirt trail, it is a paved loop. It is also marked by a tenth of a mile-the full loop is 1.7 miles. Good for bikes and families. It connects to the Nature Center which is a plus too! read more

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Great place to run and bike! My mom loves jogging here. It's scenic and you see a good amount of people running or biking with you. One loop around the reservoir is around 1.7 miles. Your jogs and bike rides will never get boring. Great hiking trail that leads the Nature Center. This place adds to the greatness of Anaheim Hills. read more

Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail - Watched the sunset while taking a break - Local Flavor Near Me - Anaheim, California

Come here all the time ! Walking distance from my house and I go with my whole family. It's a beautiful and relaxing walk with bunnies and birds. There's a stairway that leads to the nature center if you want to be adventurous. Well worth it ! read more

My favorite place to go running! A beautiful and safe place to exercise and the neighboring people are always so friendly. The trail is in a huge loop that is equivalent to about 1.7miles, with different levels of incline throughout the trail. Only thing i don't particularly like about the trail is that there is absolutely ZERO lighting at night and is filled with bugs. But other then that, the walnut canyon reservoir is a great place during the day. Oh and it also has a water fountain :) read more

The path is a little to flat for me, a few inclines & declines on the east side. I use this track when I need a change of of scenery. The path is paved and a single loop is 1.7 miles. The path is not lit - I've seen coyotes and bobcats, so I don't like to go too close to sunrise or sunset. read more

I hiked this for the first time today, connecting to it from the Oak Canyon Nature Center trails. By itself I wouldn't be too excited, but combined with the wilderness and ridge trails in Oak Canyon it prvided a nice contrast. The views all around the reservoir were cool, even with the low water line. While 1.7 miles is a bit short, if you continue on into the nature center you can make it a decent 3+ mile hike. read more

I have walked this paved area for over ten years. People are for the most part friendly. Most important to me is for it to be safe for all. After awhile you tend to take ownership and look out for the health and safety of others. Not once have I ever had an issue there. Other than the simple minded parking enforcement personnel issuing citations on Tuesdays. I once received a parking citation with the location listed as, "500 South". I have yet to locate a "South" street anywhere in the area and of course when I questioned the citation, I had to deal with the simple minded representatives at The City of Anaheim. Other than this issue, I will walk there until I move from the area or keel over.... read more

If you need a flat place to train for a race, this is it. There is a paved track around the reservoir that is 1.7 miles. Dogs are allowed (yay) and so are bikes (boo) read more

Great place to run! Dog friendly. Everyone is so friendly. It does get a lot of sun so the best time to go is early morning or evening!

Nice place for a walk but not gorgeous because of all the fencing and low water level exposing cement

Great tranquil setting nice breeze always here as its situated up on a hillin the beautiful anaheim hills region

a nice paved 1.7ish mile road next to a reservoir. there are a lot of doggy waste bag stations which is nice since my dog loves to poop... the scenery is alright. this is a great place for people who just want to walk or jog or even for those senior citizens who went to take a nice stroll read more

I love to walk out in nature on dirt trails with hills. I can't because I have a double jogging stroller and two kids. So I love this place because it is great for a stroller and I still get fresh air. read more