If you want a good elevation gain, this would be the trail. It's mostly incline as you hike up. You can hike up to the Doppler which is about 5 miles in or you can take the right split with continue on Blackstar. Canyon Rd. you can probably about 20 + round trip. The Trail does not have much shade and some part of the trail are very gravely. Make sure to wear sun protection and comfortable trail shoes. If you're not used to steep incline, bring trekking pole would help. The trial is pretty stright forward, you will run into a few splits, if you want to hit the doppler, then keep going to your left. I consider this a safe trail and there's mobile reception most of the way. Oh! also, be safe and watch out for the bikers. Some will not use the bell and will come right behind you! Parking is limited, street parking only on Foothill, right in front of the trail. read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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This is the best time to go! Beautiful 80 degrees today. Lots of shades once u get to the trail. About 4 miles in and out. Lots of creek crossings. Your feet will get wet unless you can step on the rocks every time. Everything is green right now. Lots of poison oak so beware. I'll post a picture on how it looks like. It's on both sides of the trail. Very minimal incline. Super easy trail. Lots of bugs right now though. But it's a beautiful trail in nature. read more

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We somehow ended up on this trail while looking for Hagador Canyon. It was great though! The city scape was lovely, sunrise was beautiful, and the greenery divine. We walked until we reached the bench. Be careful with the small rocks and wear proper shoes Apparently, there is a tree that is named the "tree of solitude" we didn't make it this time but hopefully the next. I would consider this a moderate hike (pretty long) but it's subjective. Have fun!!! read more

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We hiked to the Doppler Ball and Pleasant Peak via the Skinsuit and Skyline trail. It is a challenging trail if you do not hike regularly. My challenge is I don't do well with loose gravel and there are sections where there are descents with loose gravel and I did take a stumble. Bring poles and good friends with you on this hike. Take it slowly and all should be fine. I definitely walked away with some lessons learned and I'm very determined to do better with loose gravel trails in the future. Parking is via street. Please come try the different trails and create your own experience. read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Doppler Ball - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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BE CAREFUL YOUR CAR WILL BE BROKEN INTO!!! I parked my car right in front of the entrance in day light around 10am I felt safe because my car was one of the first once very visible on the street and entrance. To come back to my windows broken and belongings stolen. I've heard it happen to other people don't leave anything of value in your car. read more

There are several trails to take ranging from easy to hard. There's running water, small creeks, lots of trees. I like to go off the path to the easy trail where there's a lot of little creeks, water. Highly recommend! read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Sky - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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This is two hikes in one because the view down is different than the view going up. There are still wildflowers so put on you boots and get hiking. Some of the flowers are taller than you and fantastically fragrant. If you don't believe me, go there now before everything is brown. I've added some wildflower pictures and wish you could smell some of them. If you come on the weekend the parking is atrocious, so come early! You walk less than a mile on pavement before you hit the dirt road that will take you up. It's 6 miles to the Doppler. This is such a pretty peaceful hike. I hope you love it as much as I do. read more

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There are too many reasons that would contribute to the difficulty of this trail, so let me tell you all about it. First of all, parking is easy to find, there are two entrances (the popular at the top fills up), we parked at the far one which is on Chase Dr. (see map), this is where you have to walk an extra 5 minutes to get to the Skyline trail sign. Once you see it, keeping walking forward and you will see a bunch of houses. KEEP WALKING LOL and then eventually you will see the gate to the Skyline Trail, this is where the trail starts :) 1. The trail has absolutely no shades the entire way, and its about 7 miles so in the summer with a blazing sun, you can imagine the heat :P 2. I like that its a slow and steady climb the entire way, gradual rise, nothing too steep, its challenging but doable. 3. I would recommend to wear hiking shoes because there are tons of small rocks/dirt, regular shoes might work, but I would imagine to be uncomfortable. (If you are only going to do it for like an hour then yes) 4. Besides the main trail, there are a lot of small detour which leads away the main trail, some of them look real difficult :O (I'm too scare to go) So for a person that hikes regularly, I would say this trail is easy but I imagine it could be difficult for some people. Definitely plan it out if you are coming during a hot summer, its going to be 3/4 hours under the hot sun. I love the view along the way, its amazing. If you haven't been on this trail yet, I highly recommend it, pick a day when the weather is nice (not too hot, not too cold) and do it at your own paste, have a good time :) Oh, btw before you get to the trail, you will pass by a bunch of houses, so please be respectful :) read more

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Great trail it's very wide. Have to park on Foothill Parkway. Cannot park in neighborhoods near trailhead it's permit parking only. I did 7 miles but didn't go all the way to the tip where the Doppler is. Lots of mountain bikers but the trail is wide so there is room for all. No shade so go Walt started around 845am probably 6:30am would be a better start time. read more

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What a perfect day for a nature walk at Skyline. We've been here before but today was different with the recent rain. There was a creek of water which is normally dried up. Warm in the sun. Cool in the shade made it a perfect balance for hiking. It was not too crowded. I highly recommend. read more

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It was a great experience good directions! Helped me out a lot in finding the trail! Left me right next to the trail.

Please DON'T LITTER. If you SEE litter, please Remove It. Let's RESPECT Nature Also, bring Water for your Dogs (bottle & bowl). read more

So there is couple of trails one goes straight follow the wider path, that will take you up to the doppler thats 12miles round trip. #2 about 300 feet from start turn left there you will jump a wooden bridge, keep going straight til you find Amador trail sign it will lead you to the left, there you have a beautiful jungle- paradise- adventure trail. No doubt one of the best trail we have in Southern California! Enjoy read more

Beautiful path to walk through although this grouchy young man didn't quite like it because there was a lot of bugs. read more

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This is a go to hiking trail for me. I've gone with different friends who are all on different points of hiking, whether they're beginners or naturals. There's so much to see and the landscape is very wide, not to mention the various paths to choose from! Can't wait to go again. read more

Went twice and haven't made it to the top yet, but I will. Its so relaxing to just walk, and the views are really nice as you get to different spots of the trail. The only thing I don't like are all the poop along the way.. I wish people would be more considerate and pick up after their pets, because its a nice trail but this will ruin it. read more

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First time ride on a mt bike. Not bad hillclimb for 2 hrs or so. Make sure to stretch quads as the downhill muscles tend to cramp up. Had a blast with great views, friendly people. read more

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Back.open again!!! Went this morning with my son and daughter and had a good hike. We were able to park near the trail entrance when we arrived shortly after 9:00 AM. We went up to the Tin Mine Trail and enjoyed the great views of the new growth in the hills and the thick wildflowers (lots of yellow mustard). We even saw a good sized Red Diamondback Rattlesnake, to boot. Bring water as it heats up quickly on the trail. The best part about Skyline Drive is how close it is to Corona neighborhoods, so it's a quick way to get into a natural setting. the bad part is that it draws a lot of hikers so parking can be tough (and keep any valuables out of sight in your car so as not to draw unwanted attention of theives). read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Red Diamondback Rattlesnake along fire road to Tin Mine Canyon - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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Has a pretty view and had a lot of trail to explore if I go here again it be great with a bike.

I love hiking these trails! You will find beautiful little cubby hole spots along a stream if you go far enough. It's so awesome... read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Me - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

What a great hike! The trailhead is within walking distance of my home which is really convenient. I'm partial to the hike up to Doppler radar which can been for miles around. The trail branches off and connects to many other trails within the Cleveland National Forest which offers a lot of variety. Due to the number of connecting trails I am able to hike up from and meet a friend of mine who starts his hike from Black Star Canyon on the OC side of the forrest which is pretty cool. There are a number of artifacts to see along the way (old mining equipment, stone cabins and radio towers) which help you appreciate the long history of the area. There is a commanding view from this location which offers opportunities for breathtaking panoramic pictures. I can see my office in Irvine and my home standing underneath which is an unusual perspective when considering how difficult it can be driving from Corona to Irvine. It's a steep climb up and I would recommend taking plenty of water and the use of tracking poles. The trail is suitable for use year round although during the summer months you want to get an early start. It's not usual to see flashlights from early morning hikers or mountain bikers in predawn hours. If you enjoy sunsets you're for a treat. Head up in the afternoon of a partly cloudy day and you'll be treated to a view that you won't soon forget. read more

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Much better than I expected. I have done this hike two times...once in May and once in December. Parking- both times we arrived around 7am and easily found parking on Foothill Parkway for free (a big plus for me); however when we left both times the parking situation was much different and people were parking farther down the street Trail- 1st visit in May...there are different trails to choose from...we did the Hagador Canyon Watershed and followed it in about 1.5 miles before turning back as it seemed to become harder to follow/see the trail; it was much greener than I anticipated and quite a bit of cover from the sun is provided by the trees and the hills; we then walked over to the Tin Mine Trail and that was 2.5 miles total RT to the end of that trail and back...all together we did just under 8 miles and spent about 4 hours enjoying the area; the Tin Mine Trail is also rather shady and there are some closed mines that you can take a look into (iron gates blocking the actual entrances of the mines); you can hear water trickling in some parts of the trail and just great colors and beautiful; 2nd visit...when we returned in December we did the hike to the Doppler Ball...on the way there we took the wide winding fire road and on the way back down we opted for the more direct route back along the ridge and that was more fun...total miles was about 11 miles with just under a 2,000 ft elevation gain and took us a bit over 5 hours to complete including time to take in the great views and to check out the ruins near the top with the only true trees on the trail and there are some great rocks to take pictures on and of course time spent at the top with pictures of the Doppler radar read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Short cut from Doppler along the ridge on the way back was fun - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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This is a really nice trail! Gets crowded a lot but there is free parking and a water station right outside of it. Definitely a hike if you want to go all the way up. If you come here, just be respectful of the neighborhood right by of it. Please be courteous of this nature trail and don't litter as well! Perfect view on top! read more

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Completed a 10 mile hike here and it was awesome! Many levels from beginner to advanced can partake in the trails and it is a ton of fun if you bring some company! read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

I did this hike for the first time with my wife and kids today. We didn't make it to the top but enjoyed the parts we did accomplish. I definitely plan to come back without kids and see if I can reach the top. Pretty cool to see that it appears there are number of different routes (off main trail) that one can take to get to the top. There are also two other trails you can explore: 1) the Hagador Canyon Watershed Trail (keep going straight when you hit the first right turn/bend on the paved road). The trailhead is about 1/2 back from the paved road. The Hagador Trail is about 4.5 mile round trip. 2) the Tin Mine Trail (entrance by some rocks just before the first big incline) on Skyline Drive Trails. According to the sign, it was approximately 1 1/4 mile to the mine so about 2 1/2 miles round trip. I was surprised to see quite a number of people here. Not sure how it's like in the weekday but you certainly don't feel alone here in the weekend. Appears to be a very popular hike to bring you dog along. I just wished they'd do better job cleaning up after their pets though. A bit too much dog poop in the trail and partly why I gave this a 4 and not a 5. I thought it was great that the main trail was super wide. This trail seems somewhat popular with mountain bikers so the wide path made it safe and comfortable for all. We parked along Foothill Parkway. We arrive around 9:30am and there were plenty of parking along both sides of the street. We parked about 1/3 mile away from the trail head. Whatever you do, make sure you don't park in the housing community near the trail because it require a permit. read more

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Awesome area for exploration and exercise! Paved up to the last surface street, and well graded dirt after that. Lots of other side trails all along the way to explore. Haven't been to the top yet, but apparently the view is incredible on a clear day, and totally do able on foot or a mountain bike. Pack a lunch if you're going on foot! Apparently there's bat caves up there somewhere, and mines to check out, and plenty of rock climbing! There's always other folks out there exploring and enjoying nature as well, night or day, so don't expect privacy. But everyone seems to be very respectful and friendly, and there's very little litter. I look forward to seeing all that the skyline trails have to offer! read more

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I love this place amazing views and people are friendly! But honestly some of you who trash this place don't deserve to enjoy nature! Pick up after your dogs and trash don't do to nature what you wouldn't do to your home read more

Skyline Drive Trails - People trashing Nature! Disgusting - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

Beautiful and amazing ,mountains ,views,ways !! New days, everything is so great ! Family time ,best friends, dogs ,love and more !! read more

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Safety is compromised! As I was headed back to my car, my back passenger window was shattered. My car got vandalized. Damn dirt bags!! Even took my child's diaper bag. I should be able to feel safe at a hiking trail without worry. I'll NEVER go again. The shocking part was as I reported it to my AAA insurance, they already were well aware of the hiking trail location and vandalism's that occur there. read more

If you want to return from your fantastic hike and find your car with a broken window and all of your belongings stolen, then by all means, hike at Skyline! Every week some rugrats break into someone's car, steal their precious items, and or steal the entire car for that matter. Yes, this happens every week. And yes, this has happened to my family multiple times. Since the last time it's happened, we stopped hiking here. And yes we've made police reports but unless they camp out there and wait for those thieves than nothing's going to change, and those thieves know that. So I just wanted to take it upon myself and notify those who read this. If you really truly want to hike here, park few miles away from the trail or another spot rather than the designated parking area and walk to the trails. Skyline is decent with a nice environment when nature isn't dead. There aren't many trails to, but there's a trail that goes off path and ventures for a nice adventure...but you have to find it. read more

Be careful everyone, the hike is amazing yes, but my car got broken into earlier today at 1pm. If you have any info please send and share it. Many other cars have been vandalized along foothill, be on the lookout & hide or dont bring any valuables along with you. Its ashame, I really enjoyed this incredible hike. read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Smashed passenger window, occured at 1pm today with many other cars along foothill street. - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

This trail is located in Corona. It's a pretty tough 11.4 mile trail with an elevation gain of approximately 3,000 feet. You can access the trail from Skyline Drive, make sure you park your car at the designated area. There is usually plenty of parking unless you decide to go on the weekend. Make sure you bring a bottle of water if you decide to hike all the way to the top. I recently met a woman who did not bring any water with her. I'm surprised she made it all the way to the top. It would probably take you a couple hours to hike to the midway point, unless you jog intermittently. The views are amazing, especially on a sunny day! You can actually take the trail all the way to south orange county. One word of advice. Pay attention to the vans and bikers that frequent the trail. Make sure you stay on the right side. Overall, I love the difficulty and the view of this trail. Highly recommend if you have a some time to spare. read more

Skyline Drive Trails - midway point to the top - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

It was hot there in mid-summer, but there was still a little green and a few flowers around. About a mile in, Skyline makes a sharp right turn and starts upward. Straight ahead is Tin Mine Canyon. I opted to trek into the canyon and look for the mine. The canyon starts off wide and level, but steepens and narrows along the way. The going gets more challenging the further in you go. Deeper in the canyon there was water slowly trickling through. It was a nice element but the bugs like it too. Repellent would have been a good idea. All in all a nice local trail. read more

The best hiking spot there's like a million trails lol love it sooo much I've hiked to the top now i feel like a million bucks once I'm up

Amazing place and the hike is pretty good , the mine was scary and you could feel a long ago spirit read more

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My first time to hike this trail, it is beautiful with the panoramic view of the canyon and the city just imagine if this place didn't burn. I would rate this trail as moderate because of the uphill (off trail path) literally grabbing my knees. read more

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I LOVE this place! Beautiful place to go hiking. I always go on the nature trail and veer to the left to take a trail that's pretty hidden. Not many people know about it, which is pretty nice, and it takes you straight up the mountain. *It's kind of pissing me off that more people are finding it and leaving their TRASH on the trail! * It's pretty challenging, but you're always in the shade. There are convenient ropes to help you with the rock climbing, and the view is AMAZING! Excellent workout and really worth it! =) RECOMMENDATIONS: Take workout gloves to avoid chafing from the ropes, bring at LEAST two bottles of water (I, personally, freeze two bottles of water and one gaterade the night before, so by the time I need a drink it's nice and cold). Shorty shorts are not really recommended if you plan on coming down the steep (difficult) way because you might fall on your butt. Wear appropriate tennis shoes (preferably with traction) to help you with the rock climbing. read more

Skyline Drive Trails - Skyline: The Rope/Rock-Climbing Trail - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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I went up the "rope trail." it sucks the park rangers keep taking down the ropes because it's illegal to litter/leave things behind IF YOU DO take the rope trail, most of it is a vertical hike. So lots of rock climbing/bouldering, using tree roots for support to climb, & a steep incline. Hiking boots are a plus! The very top view is gorgeous! I think it was a 7-8 mile round trip that took about 5 hours. going back down can be very steep and slippery. it's not for the faint of heart but I do love the challenge! i was sore for 3 days :) Leg day taken care of!! read more

Skyline is one of my favorite places to go hiking or trail walking. There's trails for a everyone (beginners, intermediate, experienced) hikers. The main trail (fire road) is probably the easiest one and where most of the weekend traffic cones to. The trail is very wide, mostly leveled with a few rocks, and a gradual climb up for about 5.5 miles to the top (weather ball). The other trails start at the base of the main trail and wind through a small canyon the leads to several other trails and old mine shafts. The easier of these trails wind up and down the canyon and across a few small streams. Other trails are a bit harder cause you have to climb up some pretty steep hills, rocks, and mountain sides......most of the time there's ropes to help you up the steeper mountain sides and/or cliff. However the Rangers come through once in a while and cut and remove the ropes because they say the ropes get old and weathered and sometimes break causing hikers to fall and get injured. Skyline is definitely worth your time. Especially if you're in and around the Inland Empire. read more

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It's a nice trail. It's a shame that you can see a lot of the burnt bits from fires' past :( it would be even more lovely with more green, but in time it will reach its original form. I took the off beaten path last time I was there and climbed up a small mountain/large hill. It was great and my legs definitely were sore the next day. I happily felt the burn. Will be returning soon! read more

Skyline Drive Trails - I climbed up this small mountain - Hiking Near Me - Corona, California

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