Cool local trail. Everyone from Norco knows what pumpkin rock is. Pumpkin rock is this huge rock up on the hill that is painted like a pumpkin. Locals maintain the trail, keep it clean, clean up the graffiti, and repaint the rock. Parking is essentially in a neighborhood. The trail itself absolutely has no shade. So bring proper clothing for being in the Sun. Also bring water if you're going on a hot day. When you get to the top, you get a great view of the valley. It's pretty cool to see a rock that looks like a pumpkin. This is the perfect trail during the fall to get in the Halloween spirit and for any Halloween lover. read more

Checked in last Sunday and wow -- I didn't realize how Halloween-popular this trail gets! The crowd was wild (in a good way) -- hikers dressed up, groups everywhere, and a whole lot of pumpkin spirit. It honestly felt like a mini fall festival on a mountain. I went with one of my hiking baddies, from LA Hiking Baddies, and I'm so glad I brought my hiking sticks -- that incline is no joke! The trail loops nicely, and we clocked about 4 miles total in roughly two hours (with plenty of snack and photo breaks, of course). The best part? Waiting in line for the famous giant pumpkin photo -- because if you didn't snap it, did you even go? Totally worth it. Pro tip: go early, bring water, and wear something festive if you want to blend in with the Halloween vibes. Super fun hike with a view that's just as cute as the crowd. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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When you are a lover of all things Halloween, why wouldn't you want to hike up to Pumpkin Rock ?! Sign me up! Located behind a residential neighborhood in Norco, there is a great big rock painted like Jack Skellington. Off street parking at the start of the trail, you can't miss it. GPS / Google maps was very accurate on how to get here. The hill is steep hiking up and down, but manageable. Not a long trail, but still fun to get a good workout in. Take your time walking around at the top, there are a fewer smaller trails that circle back around. Beautiful view of the valley. Lots of fun Graffiti , smaller pumpkins and photo ops. Great for kids ! read more

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This is a fun hike that is short but has a steady incline and decline to the giant pumpkin painted rock. Dirt path with some rocks. Brush on the sides - watch out for rattlesnakes in warm weather. A light up USA sign on the way up and a team of metal shaped horses on the path. There are random painted rocks to enjoy as well. Dog friendly. Go enjoy some outdoor time. read more

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I would say.... It look us about 30 mins to hike in and 30 mins out. It's easy enough for a beginner but I would wear good sneakers with good grips! I went on a sunny and not so hot day and it was nice. I just parked right in front of the trail. read more

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Honestly? Pumpkin Rock is great! The hike is quick enough that you don't question your life choices, but still spicy enough to feel like you did something productive before getting iced coffee. The trail's easy to follow, the views are amazing and yes, I took my pics the vibe at the top is super chill, you get that mix of outdoorsy energy with a side of "let me pose real quick." Totally worth the trek. If you need a cute, low-commitment adventure with Instagram payoff? Pumpkin Rock is a 10/10, will climb again. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Cool hike. Popular spot. Take water. Not too difficult. Wear pants due to the high brush. Very well known spot.

This is a nice little short trail that's great for family and kids. It isn't too much of an incline or strenuous at all. You would have to park at the bottom of the hill and hike up but the walk to the entrance is extremely close. At the top is a large pumpkin rock surrounded by other rocks with different paintings on them. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Easy kid friendly hike to do close to home... I've been coming to Pumpkin Rock for over ten years now and I love it... The trail is not paved, but it wide and easy to climb until you get to the upper portion of the Hike.. I definitely recommend taking hiking shoes or some type of shoe that has good grip because coming down the mountain can get slippery.. I enjoy doing this hike because it does not have very many people and it's nice. I usually park my car at the park at the bottom of the hill and start my walk from there... There are many different trails to take up the mountain and You can continue to hike past the rock if you want to incorporate more cardio... I also recommend to take a hat or umbrella if you are going on a hot sunny day because there is no shade on this hike and it gets hot... Overall it is fun and not to hard to hike with kids... It is a good way to workout with the while family. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Love hiking here! The trails are clean, the people are friendly and I luckily haven't seen a rattle snack, but there is wildlife on the trails - like lizards and bunnies. There are a couple ways to hike this trail so I go based on how I am feeling that day, but it is a fun hike. I wish there was more parking or if they could open the arena parking for hiking parking, I hate taking up the park parking lot but there is no parking signs posted on the street, so it's hard to park. But will for sure be back! read more

Did a short hike to the pumpkin painted rock during Halloween while my brother was visiting from out of town, and it was a fun experience. The trail is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood and wasn't busy at all when we went, which made it even more enjoyable. It's a short hike but definitely enough to break a sweat or two. Overall, a good experience and a fun seasonal outing. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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This was dirty the trail was not trailing. Like there were no direction signs. ok ok ok not enough the inclines are serious business. This is a moderate or mild hike for hikers. I'm not a hiker per se. I'm a "oh let's go check it out and take pics for the gram" er. taking that into account...there was plenty of picture taking spots. The trail went on for days and I loved the painted rocks or pumpkins fun times with my family and friends for sure. read more

Such a cool spot to visit! There are a few different trails to get to the pumpkin rock. Some are steep but faster (took me around 15 minutes with a couple of breaks) & others are longer and less steep (about 30-45 minutes.) The rock has been repainted since the last time I was there...the graffiti that was on it is now gone. There's plenty of street parking! read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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Very cute hike with a great view at the top! A bit steeper and more treacherous than I expected, but still short and simple. Other small attractions and pit stops to see along the way to the top. The titular pumpkin rock could use a paint job.. and I can't help but wonder why they don't paint more of the big rocks to make a pumpkin patch at the top. Still, a great day trip for an early October hike before grabbing lunch in Norco. read more

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Such a fun hike for the Halloween/fall season. However there's two ways to go up the trail and I chose the most difficult and steep way up! Just because it looks shorter, does not mean it's easier. Don't be like me and take the regular route instead. It'll save you from slipping. My dog loved it though, she had a great time! read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Pumpkin Rock! - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Great small hike! Be ready to have your calves burning!!! It was worth the views at the top read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Pumpkin Rock - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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If it's your favorite first time going hiking a trail then this is perfect for you! If your walking slow is about a 25-30 min hike if your walking fast or running it's a piece of cake as my mom would say! Things to keep in mind: -There are two ways to come down. The easiest way is the left side coming in. (If that makes sense) the other trail is a straight up slope -Wear comfortable shoes - It's a very bumpy trail with lots of crevices - if you come on a cloudy day it's perfect! - Don't come a day after it rains. ( the dirt will be easy to slip off of PS: If you want a delicious breakfast LITERALLY SO GOOD, go to Rodeo Cafe down the road in Norco Hills. You won't regret it! read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Fantastic hike with just the right amount of climb. About 1 hour total loop. Wear good hiking shoes as the ground can be sandy and loose read more

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This is one of my favorite hiking trails in the IE. Great leg day workout. I typically park in the neighborhood and the trail is located right away. It's a rocky uphill road to the pumpkin so make sure you have the proper shoes because it can get pretty steep going up and even harder coming down. You can continue the hike for another 30 mins (depending on your pace) once passing the pumpkin. The views are amazing and worth the sweat. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Pumpkin rock - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Might be going with a group here. Is this recommended with a stroller? I'm thinking of taking my daughter

Sweet short hike in Norco with easy access. This trail gets very busy in October, so if you are planning to come here and snap a picture of your Halloween costume with the Pumpkin Rock, I highly suggest coming here in early October because the wait to get your photo op with the orange rock might be over an hour during Halloween weekend. The trail itself is relatively short, but the ascend to the top is sandy and very slippery. Be careful if you are coming here with kids or elderly. I highly doubt you will get lost. This is an urban hike with a simple loop, but like all other activities, bring water, sunscreen and a friend. read more

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My 7 and 8-year-old daughters and I did something Halloweenish on June 15, 2022... a mid-morning hike on the Pumpkin Rock Trail in Norco, CA! I parked at Pike's Peak Park on 6th Street for free, then let them play at that park afterwards. Mostly clean restrooms were available to use before we headed out. From there, the beginning of the trail was a short distance away. Our estimated roundtrip mini adventure came out to 1.5 miles. The Jack Skellington-like pumpkin rock was visible most of if not the entire hike. Once we were there, we were the lone souls aside from the vultures circling overhead so we shared some red grapes, Goldfish crackers, & rehydrated in the shade of the boulder. Some random tagging has occurred since its last fresh coat of paint but mostly on the backside. Some of the other boulders continued the jack-o-lantern theme. Lizards scattered everywhere as we ascended. Lol. Beautiful horse sculptures to the right up the trail as you face the orange rock. Bring hiking shoes, sunscreen, & plenty of water. There was an honor system to pay for cold drinks by the USA sign where the trail forks off into one large loop. Trail gate is open 7:30AM to sunset. Pack it in, pack it out. read more

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There is more than one rock that is painted as a pumpkin. I also saw a variety of art on various rocks. We saw a nice view of Norco from the top. I hiked in running/gym shoes, I should have worn hiking shoes. There are different paths, steeper inclines and less steep; choose wisely. There is no specific place to park, I parked on street near the hike. There is no bathroom that I saw on the trail. Although, some people parked at the park, which may have a bathroom. read more

So my friend and I are out of shape big time. Based off the google reviews of Pumpkin Rock, this is an easy breezy hike. Welp we really didn't find it that easy lol We took breaks here and there especially when it got steeper towards the end. This hike is literally going up a hill the whole time. Talk about cardio. We were dying to be honest lol Plus it was hot so the sun didn't help. I would recommend bringing a water bottle or something to drink with you to stay hydrated. We regretted not bringing water with us. The hike is pretty short. So it's not bad time wise. But it's just a little tough because of the constant incline. We barely made it to the top. When we did, we were exhausted and chilled with the pumpkin before heading out. Going down the trail was a lot easier, as expected since you are going downhill. Overall, it's a good little trail. Just be prepared for a hill / incline the entire time. I was told by a friend afterwards, that there is a short cut for the trail. But I'm not sure where that is it? If I tried to do it again, I'd definitely look for the "shortcut" lol read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Pumpkin Rock - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Great family hike! We parked at pikes park then went up the trail from there. Definitely a work out but so worth it once you're up there. The drive on the way up was beautiful as well as the homes. The only thing is there was a random sworn of bees that came so we ran down the hill which was sketchy but kind of fun. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - My sweet pumpkins at the top ! - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Fun hike. Kinda eerie for some reason walking through there you feel like you're not alone. Best time to go is during early am and Halloween read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Entrance - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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This hike wasn't too rigorous. I would recommend treading carefully if you're not wearing hiking shoes because it would be easy to slip and fall due to loose ground. The trail splits in two towards the top of the trail to get to the pumpkin. The straight shot to the top is very steep so my pug and I took the longer way up which was a little less steep. Would definitely go back to enjoy the view again! read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - The view at the top - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

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This hike is so fun a little tiring a lot of steep pills but overall it was really good. I got bit by rattlesnake over there, but you guys could clear them out overall I did see a I don't know if it was a cat or a mountain lion thank you guys. It was so fun. You guys should take this and shouldn't because I don't want it by your mountain a 2/5 is going to have to do read more

I've been wanting to visit for years and finally made it out with the family. Short but challenging hike. Great views. The pumpkin rock is a cute attraction. It was a nice warm day so it was nice for a hike and photographs. Fun for kids too if they can handle a steep hike. What I didn't love is all the trash and graffiti. I've seen it on trails more and more lately. It's always been present but not in excess as it is now. It would be nice if the community had volunteers to maintain the trails. That and/or signage about trash and other reminders. read more

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Cute giant rock painted as a pumpkin!!! Super cute for Halloween and Fall. The trail itself is short and sweet but packs a work out as majority of it is uphill! It took about 10-15 minutes for us to walk up, spent another 15-20 minutes enjoying the view and taking photos, and another 10-15 minutes going down. No shade so it's better to come when it's cooler. Parking is a breeze as there's plenty of street parking. You'll know where the trail starts where all the cars are parked on the side of the road! FYI - there's shattered glass near the pumpkin so be wary when you bring your dogs up cause it can cut their paws! I wish people would be more considerate and not litter. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

I love coming on this trail with me dogs it's a fairly easy trail a little rough on the inclines if you are not use it. We love this trail because it has an end destination like a goal an accomplishment. read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

Quick hike to a large rock painted like a pumpkin. Given that it's October, a friend and I figured it would be very seasonal to check this spot out. When you put in directions, you'll be driving through neighborhoods and you should look for a park entrance in order to find the trailhead. There's plenty of street parking available. Be mindful of making your own trail - I tried and slid down the hill (so ended up with some nice scrapes and bruises for that venture!). Just go up the trail - it's well laid out and it's a very quick walk uphill to the rock. You could continue to other trails at the top as well. No shade at all so bring lots of water. The rock itself is cool (although unfortunately there's some graffiti on the back and bottom) and lends some shade. The walk back down might be a little tricky if you're wearing sneakers, so take it slow. Dogs are allowed. No bathrooms are available. read more

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Such a nice low key spot hidden from main stream hikers. This is probably due to the fact that it's a local spot in Norco not as well known as other hiking spots. Secondly, to call this a hike is a bit of a little stretch but it technically is a short, but moderate hike. But the final vista is definitely worth this short but sweet hike. The pumpkin rock is definitely the highlight, but it's cool to see the other graffiti painted on the other rocks. Also you get a nice treat of the inland skyline surrounded by mountains. Definitely a nice date spot if you and your partner are willing to climb a small mountain read more

It's not as rough of a hike as it looks. It's easy to hike to pumpkin rock. They also have other art on smaller rocks. If you're bored and don't know what to do, this place is the place to go lol read more

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With Halloween being on a Saturday this year and festivities pretty much canceled this year due to COVID the husband and I decided to hike this trail to get into the spirit of Halloween. Ayayayay....once arrived seemed like much of the residents of SoCal thought the same. Long line of people circling the pumpkin for photos and many without masks so no photos at the pumpkin for us. So just a warning if next year's Halloween is same with pandemic...lots of people! The hike itself is fairly short, about 1 mile round trip. It is steep tho we did see one dad with a stroller and another with a wagon. No shade at all. It was pretty hike trying to hike and even worse trying to hike with a mask on. The trail can be narrow at times and not everyone on the trail wore a mask so if you are at high risk I suggest mask on at all times or just avoiding this crowd. Otherwise it is a cute trail....minus some graffiti on the pumpkin. To find parking we read you people park by the animal shelter there. There is also a nearby park. There was plenty of parking read more

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If you enjoy hiking then this is the trail for you. This trail has awesome views and you can see all of the nice homes and all of norco from the top. Of course the cool thing about this place is the pumpkin rock that is at the top when you make it there. Make sure to bring someone that takes good pictures for instagram. Lots of people come to the trail but the times i have gone it hasnt been too packed which is a good thing. Pros -Nice views -Good trail Cons -It gets hot bring water read more

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Perfect for hikers and non hikers! Young and old! Just a steep hill you can climb in 10/15mins and you get an awesome view and fun exploring grounds! Totally worth it read more

Pumpkin Rock Trail - Jack skellington - Hiking Near Me - Norco, California

I didn't even know you could leave reviews on trails but for an experienced hiker it wasn't too crazy. It was a decent trail that was pretty. I would just prefer a lot of other trails. Maybe even more challenging . I would definitely come here if I was fairly new to hiking but overall pretty decent just depends on what you like at the end of the day read more

Our family recently moved here and we love this trail. We learned about it through my wife's fit4mom group and now the kids love it too. The trail has multiple entrances - we have gone on the trail off crest view and the trail entrance right now Pikes Peak Park. The entrance off of the park is about 1 mile to 1.5 to the pumpkin head. My 4 year old actually walked the entire way and my 2 year old was up and down. I would not recommend bringing a stroller here - it's too steep sometimes and way too bumpy sometimes. As you walk the trail a lot of the rocks have graffiti on them which my kids loved seeing all the different ones. Also the last few times we went there sometime painted rocks and hid them and my kids absolutely loved it! If you have not checked out this trail I would definitely recommend it. If you wanted to go a bit longer you can - we just never have due to having the kids with us. read more

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We had not done much research for this trail, and we definitely didn't know what to expect. This is quite a tough hike. It's uphill and a bit steep at times, so it's definitely a workout. The painted rocks are worth it, and it is a short hike miles wise. You get great views of Norco and other hilly areas. We went when the sun was starting to rise, so we got views of that as well. I think there are two different ways to start, we ended up at the trailhead in a neighborhood where we had to park on the street. Overall, it's a good hike, and we got some cool pictures. read more

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