what a hike! 7.5 miles to the second water tower and back. plus side: - views - challenging - free parking down side: - limited parking - super narrow trail at some point - lots of dog poop on trail so watch out will definitely be returning. read more

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I come to this place often! It's a GREAT place to test your endurance. Walk with a weighted vest to challenge yourself.

Great Trail! Highly Recommend. Love the steepness & a great location right behind Rio Hondo College.

completed a first time hike this evening to Nike Hill two other friends. They've been going for years but for me, a local Pasadena/Altadena boy used to our abundant canyon/trail access ut was new to me....so kets bring it on! Parking was easy...we were at the southwest cirner in a dirt oarking lot near the Puente Hills landfill buildings. Part if the trail is on dirt nad large swaths on asphalt roadway. Pretty good gain in elevation as you thread your way up. You really dont need flashlights if you allow your night vusion to adjust...the trail isn't crazy...just long. And once you get to the trail end that overlooks the southern San Gabriel valley( 605 & 10 frwy included all the way to the San Gabriel mountains and beyond)....the nightime vuew was stupendous. At the top of the trail is an old cold war station for defense against the USSR/Russia . There's a similar site in Palos Verdes that still has the old buildings, control rooms and launch bunkers for anti ballistic missles( incoming) from Russia. The Nike site here has an old guard tower and numerous communication towers . Tonight's hike was a good one: need to get your cardio game on? Lose a few to several pounds? Come here. Beautiful night and daytime vistas. read more

A pretty good hiking trail in Whittier. Parking is pretty small and it was full at 7:45 am on Saturday. Was able to get a parking few minutes later and people started rotating out around that time so either come earlier or around 8 am. The hike had a good chunk just walking on the road. Views are okay and overall it's mostly a good spot to get your steps in. Incline is okay but going up is mostly slightly inclined. Tons of electrical wires making static noises so a bit unsatisfying. Overall great spot for exercise plus it's dog friendly! Parking - It's across the street from Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist. You can route there or use the directions from All Trails. read more

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Confusing! There is no actual address for this place. I managed to find the coordinates on AllTrails (34.022573, -118.036294) which takes you to Workman Mill Rd. right across from Rio Hondo College. Once you get on Workman, there is a parking lot next to a flower shop that is meant for hikers and equestrian. I ended up crossing the street and seeing a path that leads up the hill. Once you reach the top you will end up on a paved road. Turn right and proceed until you see signs that says hiking trail. Most of the hike is paved and you will be along side Rose Hills till you reach the peak, which is where the benches and tables are. From where I started and to the top, it was about 2 miles. You are able to go further once you reach the top. I think this connects to the Hellman and Turnbo Trails. I went 2 miles in until I decided to turn back since I did not know where I was going. There were a couple of bikers on trail and a horse as well. On my way down, I forgot which path I took when it splits to the recycling plant and Nike Hill path. I ended up going on two different paths that were both wrong. It was a nice stroll since there were plenty of trees and shade. The paths took me to the recycling and garbage factories. Luckily reception was good so I ended up on a road and turned on Google Maps. I went straight down and ended up in the lot of the garbage factory. There were plenty of signs that said private property but I was tired of wandering around. I tried looking for an exit but the facility was closed. They are located on Workman, so my car was across the street. After looking around and seeing that there was no one there, I decided to hop the 9 foot wall (thank you Spartan Race for prepping me). I walked back to my car and thought to myself, whoever is monitoring those surveillance cameras probably thinks I'm a dumbass... Don't think I will be coming back unless I go with someone who is familiar with this path. read more

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Hiked this trail regularly while training for the Camino. It did the trick! The last quarter mile of the incline will kick your butt, but once you've cleared it, you're golden. Keep going, follow the arrows, and you'll end up in Hellman. On a clear day ,you'll see views from the mountains to the sea. Not a bad way to spend the day! Reward yourself with some food and beverages in Uptown! You've earned it! read more

Nike Hill - A day after the rain. The view of the snow on the mountains was spectacular! - Hiking Near Me

This trail is connected with Rio Hondo College. Same side as the police academy. You can park by the flower shop or if possible on the campus (you may need a permit) during the week. We do the cement part at the beginning then go onto the trail (we have a 5 year old with us) so we find it easier that way. Beginning is over grown but it's nature lol after you get though that part (the dirt trail) which is the actual trail (if you don't do the cement part) by the police academy range. So after you get though the dirt trail part, the rest up hill is cement/dirt 95% of people walk the cement part large enough for a car. I attached a picture to show. Not a lot of shade but we found 3 spots on the way (we stopped at 46 mins up) I feel totally safe (snake wise) on the cement. Look how big it is. The dirt part, I'm a scardy cat. read more

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Nice place to relax with a pretty view and dog friendly. Good to relax or run, with family or on a date

This was such a great hike and such a great workout. We easily found it thanks to the directions provided by a friend. There are two small lots to park you car and we found a spot rather easily since we went early. All in all the trail was good. Mostly pavement and easy to follow. The incline was a bit grueling but only because I am out of shape. Our behinds was definitely felling it and that last 1/4 was the toughest. Once you get to the top there are benches for you to stretch and rest before you head back down unless you decide to take the other two trails and continue on with your workout. There isn't much shade so make sure to wear sunblock. Best part of the workout was the heading back down because it is all downhill. We did about 4 1/2 miles total. Also remember to take water. read more

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Nice trail. Gps would guide you to mortuary but it's lower down. There's two small dirt parking lots next to FedEx compound. Hike is a nice steady climb. Approx 2miles up a dirt and asphalt trail from the packing. read more

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I visited this trail last weekend and had some trouble finding the parking lot. After reading the other reviews for help, I found the 2 parking "lots" near the trailhead. One was across the street by the flower shot, the other right in front of the trail. Neither are paved, just a dirt lot where you can pull up to park. I'm leaving a 1 star review because after a 1 hour hike, I returned to find that someone had smashed my passenger window in an attempt to break into my car. Definitely ruined the rest of my day. There's no security, so park at your own risk. The actual hike itself was just ~okay~. Completely uphill climb to the picnic/seating area with little to no shade. There's not much to look at along the way besides the cemetery next door, so you're just stuck with your thoughts, hating the incline. Hopefully you go on a clear day so you can at least take in the views at the top, otherwise, just consider it about a 1.25 uphill workout. Don't try to run downhill if you care about your joints at all. Probably won't return here again. read more

I could have given it three stars, but to be honest, it's a weird set up; there's ongoing construction in and around the trail (more like the construction and the electric towers are taking over the trail) which puts a huge damper on the hiking aspect. Once upon a time I would think it was a nice rural nature trail, but times have changed and lots going on there with the towers in place, the dump and the cemetery. I imagine when there is no one working on site, it's probably a nice quiet hike, that has to be done in the early morning before it gets hot. Located behind Rio Hondo Community College Police Academy and extends back to Rose Hills Cemetery, meets up with Turnbull Skyline trail, which connects to all trails - Hellman Park, Hacienda Hills, Turnbull Canyon. A lot of the college students utilize it, I'm sure the PE department does. From a hiker's view point, it can be secluded during the day; again only people you'll see during that time are the construction people and vehicles driving on the asphalt part of it. When you reach the top, your in for a nice surprise as there are a couple picnic tables, I think a Porta potty, water spickett and tub for horses to drink out of. Not very popular or populated, except maybe in the early mornings I can imagine few more people on it. You can tell by the foot and horse tracks. If your willing to try it, strongly advise early morning when it's cooler and probably Saturday or Sunday when there are no employees around staring. You can go up the road to the Police Academy and park before the gate on the side, seen everyone else doing it. It's boring, but definitely a workout and a little bit nature once you get over the top on the way towards Skyline where multiple trails connect. But if your looking for a daily routine, I'd pass on this one and move on to Turnbull if that's the case. Fun Fact: Use to be an old missile sight (Nike Missile). Look it up, it's one of many that were located allover California (San Pedro). read more

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Moderate hike, about 5 miles round trip if you start at the bottom where rio college is, the trails are 90% in the sun so I'd advise wearing some sunblock before you head out there, there is some shaded tables at the top where you can relax once your done read more

Cool spot , good place to do some hill workout ! Definitely will be back but just not as night cos is next to a cemetery.

What a great trail in addition it's next to rio hondo college and the police academy. I'm sure this place is used for the fire camp as well. It was a bit difficult to understand since the place doesn't have maps placed around. In total I saw 2 trails I was easily was able to run 3 miles which is not bad for a training trail. A bit of a challenge with the uphill but was able to do it even with my 9 year old nephew. read more

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Need something challenging Nike Hill is a great place to work out! But it's better to go with a hiking buddy!!! I really enjoy hiking! Also bring your water bottle and make it to the top of the mountain. Also the view is worth it. read more

If you make a wrong turn towards the bottom you'll end up stuck in the recycling processing plant with no way to get out, other than hiking back up and going back down. Believe me I know read more

The trail is almost nothing but incline, but the view you get at the very top is great. Definitely bring a water because this trail will tire you out if you don't hike often. read more

This is a good hike when you make it to the water tower go alittle past it and there are some benches you could sit down an enjoy the view read more

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I enjoyed this place - there is a paved road (trail) you can challenge yourself by running the incline or walk . I walked cause this was first time here,I was not sure what to expect - I will come back, but I will run it for the challenge ! read more

Nike Hill - This is the view when reaching the top of the paved hike - Hiking Near Me

Ok so far this is the hardest hill we've come across.. mind u.. we run it.. it's almost 2 mile hike up to the top.. u can see the value till big bear or the peaks of Hollywood or to Palos verdes.. the location shares it's hills with at least 2 others with great workouts of their own.. there's a parking space at the bottom next to the Federal Express lot.. read more

Very nice hike for a good workout! The first half is dirt and the second half is pavement heading up towards the first and second water towers. It isn't the most scenic hike but it is very enjoyable. You won't find much shade so be sure to pack some sunblock. The parking lot stays open later than most of the other trails in the area so its a good trail for hikes later in the day. There's a nice little picnic area at the top with some cool Cold War history. read more

I was able to go to the one mile Mark..I got a bit scared when I seen it, it's all incline but it was not bad. I will be going again and try to make it to the end. The reason I gave it a 4 star is because it's a bit difficult to find I went around the college 2 times.. I was getting ready to give up and go home.I had to call my cousin so she can pin point exactly where it was as there are no signs. read more

I hike here when I usually just want to get a quick workout done, it doesn't have the best scenery but it does the job. The parking sucks, it can be a little confusing to find the place when for a first timer. read more

A cool, hidden spot! It's located in the police academy. It's pretty steep and would suggest it for anyone with a little calve muscle. It's dog friendly and a beautiful view of San gabriel valley. Beware at night due to coyotes! read more

kind of a hard place to find but it was a good trail either way. did threeish miles and it merges into another great trail.