Loyola Marymount University Running Trail

A great beginner pace running trail as well as an easy hike with the dogs. The place is just beautifully designed.

The Bluff Trail runs along LA County’s largest protected wetland, Ballona Wetlands. Segments of the trail are paved, segments are dirt, and a few segments are rough.
Most of the people who use the trail live in the Westchester, Playa Del Rey area, and I never was aware that people from various parts of LA used the trail until I saw a co-​worker there. Many of those folks walk their dogs along the trail, so you’ll see little sacks of crap on the trail and you’ll run into unleashed dogs of various sorts.
The trail offers scenic views ranging from the ocean, to the Santa Monica Mountains, to the Hollywood sign, to downtown. Since the trail runs along the wetlands, there are plenty of opportunities to see various birds, if that’s what you’re into.
Developers have recently added information kiosks along the trail, so take a hike if you are looking for a condo in the area.

This is definitely a great trail to exercise or take in nature on a beautiful day. One of the main trail roads seem to have been shut down (the left trail road) for no reason. It’s a shame too because I really enjoyed jogging down that road as it had more shade from all the overarching bushes and trees. Still however, the right trail road extends all the way around LMU. It’s a good distance for a jogger who is looking to get in shape. For me, I always go from the Bluff Trail Park to the LMU Trail across the street, which is a good two-​four miles to run.

I enjoy this place for a nice, quiet run. I have been on the search for a good running trail for a while. This one is 2 miles each way, so it’s a perfect distance for me. There aren’t many people running on this trail when I am there, but I run on the weekdays. Overall, it’s an easy run and a great spot.

People are driven by happiness.
They may believe this happiness will come with the next big pay check, the next promising love interest, the next new convertible, or the next drink to forget it all. There’s no judgment here. It just is.
I’ve gone down the whole list of possibilities.
Maybe all we’re looking for is that second of silence. You know what I’m talking about. The few seconds, when you wake, before your brain turns on and starts racing. When you just… are. The state of non-​existence, free of ego.
When the mind is completely clear of all the «junk that we dump in the ocean of our intellect».
When it comes to running, some have dubbed this feeling as «the runner’s high». This is when the limbs are completely limber, as if it was connected to the dirt beneath. You take in deep, cold bursts of oxygen, you smell the fungus growing on the trees, and note the dragonflies floating around you. But you don’t care. Because you feel absolutely invincible. All sound diminishes, and you close your eyes– listening to the beat of your own heart.
This is one helluva addiction, that I won’t be trying to fix anytime soon.
See you on the trails.

It’s an easy route and definitely a lot better than running on the road (I much prefer the first). But a dirt road does not a trail run make. Only views are of the school and residential area. But pretty quiet otherwise.

One of my favorite running trails. If you look at the map. I believe that it would be Sewer Road. It’s 2 miles one way and 2 miles back… so about 4 miles total. It runs along the marshes /​LMU and is a nice dirt road.
I try to run here as much as I can because. who wants to run on the sidewalk? That’s the worst surface to run on. At least run on the pavement if it’s safe.
There usually aren’t too many people on this trail. Usually during my runs. i’ll see maybe 2 runners. Sometimes, there are people who also walk their dogs here. both off and on leash. Once in awhile. there are bikers. But other than that. it’s pretty quiet.
To get here. I’d park at Playa Vista Sports Park
and run from there up the hill to LMU. Once there… there are two routes. take the one on the left. The pictures should explain it better.
There are no rest stops/​bathrooms, trash cans, or water on the trail so come prepared. (not that it would be a problem. but just saying)
Don’t worry though. there is all of that at the bottom of the hill at the Playa Vista Sport Park.