Beautiful location for hiking , photos and views! It is safe and easy. I go every weekread more

My favorite trail to hike. You'll catch me here often on weekends. Sometimes during the week…read morebecause it's such a beautiful and peaceful place to be.

Chino Hills State Park has become one of my favorite places in Southern California, especially…read moreduring wildflower season. After only about a ten-minute hike, I was rewarded with incredible views of green rolling hills stretching toward snow-covered mountains in the distance. The contrast was stunning and felt more like something out of a painting than Orange County. What makes this park special is how quickly you can find yourself surrounded by open space and quiet. You don't need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy it. Even short walks can lead to beautiful scenery, wildlife sightings, and some fantastic photography opportunities. This visit will always be particularly meaningful to me because I brought my Golden Retriever, Christy, with me. Looking back, it ended up being her last adventure before mobility issues began limiting her ability to get out and explore. I'm grateful we were able to share a day like this together while she was still able to enjoy the trails, the fresh air, and the sunshine. For me, Chino Hills State Park isn't just a beautiful place to hike. It's a place tied to one of my favorite memories with a very good dog. I'll always be thankful for that.

I remember coming here years ago for a super bloom. This place is HUGE! Cell service is also very…read morespotty. I met up with some friends here for our monthly hiking group excursion. The drive into the park and throughout can be a bit sketchy at parts because there are times when the road is so narrow, only one car can pass at a time. They have small turnouts, but it got interesting at some places. You also have to watch out for hikers that are parking down the road and walking into the park to avoid the entrance fee. The ranger at the entrance was very friendly and helpful. He handled the exchange for the $10 entrance fee. You can pay online with their QR Code, but I didn't have service, and they also charge you an additional $0.55 service fee for that service. There are restrooms right at the entrance. The facilities are well-kept and stocked, which we all appreciated. We parked near the Rolling M Ranch Campground. Looks like a decent camping area. They don't allow campfires though. There were campsites available. We started out hiking Ranger Ridge Trail, then swung down to Raptor Ridge Trail. Whew! My quads and calves were BURNING! Those are some steep climbs there! These particular trails are also very narrow with a ton of overgrowth. I was glad I wore long-sleeves, but should have worn pants because the brush tore my legs up a bit. There's also a ton of foxtails and they kept getting stuck in the top of our shoes. Ouch! When we swung back down to Telegraph Canyon Trail, that was wide enough for us all to walk together and had nice spots of shade. That trail was well maintained. There are a ton of hiking trails here. I'd be willing to keep coming back to explore more!

I really enjoyed this hike. Lots of incline and if you go all the way, it leads you to the English…read moreSprings Park. Then if you turn back, you have the option of going through the paved road back to your parked car at the chino community center or you can go back through the trail route. I came here on a Saturday morning at around 7:15am and it was a beautiful day with great weather. It was my first time here so I was really just taking my time and following the people ahead of me. The incline makes it a good workout, just be careful when you are going downhill on some of it - I almost slipped because my pup was going so fast/pulling me. Overall, nice views, not a lot of shade, and you can see some cows along the way! I went this past June but I heard from others that if you go in the spring around March / April, it is absolutely breathtaking with all the blooming flowers! I would definitely come back again!

I went to Eucalyptus Trail Loop in June, one because it gets extremely packed during spring and two…read moreI just didn't have the time to go when it's beautiful with green hills and flowers, but I'd say it's worth the hike. You get to see some cows during the trail and it's definitely not a beginner hike with some hills, but it's a nice workout regardless. For parking I parked at Chino Chills Community Park which is essentially where the trail starts! (Parking is free)

My family and I happen to be in the area and decided to take our kiddos to the park since it was to…read moreour right. This park was such a gem. There's a little lake that has geeses, swans, fishes, & turtles. A lot of folks are picnicking. Some shaded areas. There was a street vendor roaming around. There's slight incline if you plan to do some walking but there is some paved paths where I did see folks walking around. There are poop along the path and also on the grass. This is wonderful park to have in the neighborhood. Wished I lived a bit closer and wished we came prepared with a picnic blanket. Tips: -Small parking lot. -Restroom available. -Basketball courts. -Small playground with 2 swings.

Nice park in the area for taking a walk, a run, sit on the grass, or watch the ducks and nature do…read moreits thing. There's also an open basketball court, which is pretty cool. Very open to the community and lots of families and all ages are at this park. It's not a very big park in itself, maybe about 2 miles all around, but there are different trails you can walk to from this entrance. It's not a loud park, even with a lot of people there it seems. Very relaxing and enjoyable. There is limited parking in the parking lot, but you can also park on the curb. Just check out the street parking times. There are city parking times where you're not to park there, unless collecting parking tickets is your thing.

Peaceful here could use more water but perfect for fishing or just relaxing will be back soonread more

Probably my favorite part of Crystal Lake is the drive up Highway 39 to get here. It's about 25…read moremiles north of Azusa into the San Gabriel Mountains, and the only way to get there is a beautiful winding mountain road. The lake itself got its name in 1887 from a judge in Pasadena who always raved about the crystal clear waters that were prime for fishing. It really had its heyday in the 1920s through the 1950s. That's when all the construction that you see around the lake happened. Sadly, after the 1960s, it basically started to decay and was not kept up. You can find an article from 1990 that the LA Times published complaining about the condition of the place that you still see today. You'll see graffiti, trash, broken stairs, tons of algae, all sorts of stuff that you wouldn't see many decades ago. I would love to see this place cleaned up and have some national park-level structuring to it. Swimming is prohibited, but you can fish and it's a short walk around the perimeter of the lake. There is also a small café close by for groceries and food, and there are many different campsite options available from cabin to ground. I would love to see this place get the treatment it deserves someday, and I would suggest to all Southern Californians, it really is a beautiful place to visit, and even after driving 15 minutes up the road, you feel like you are in a totally different place and for once I was happy to have no cell phone service. Make sure to download your maps!

We LOVE coming here! It is beautiful and such a nice spot to walk around and explore. The water…read moretower is always a hit. If you geocache there are some to find here as well! Lots of gorgeous spots to take pictures. As you walk on the trail there are little educational plaques and if you come at the right time you'll see some ducks This would be a great free activity to do! You can easily spend about 45 minutes to an hour here.

Environment was good. Amazing place for photos and walking around places there pretty coolread more

Easy trail abd mostly shaded. Some incline/decline, but easy for strollers too. Dog friendly on…read moreleash and fully paved. Multiple picnic tables along the way and trashcan. One water station midway. No specific parking lot, residential parking was easy.

The Madrugada Trail Is Long And Beautiful Because It Stretches From Madrigada Drive To Grand Avenue…read moreAnd Peyton Drive. I Like How This Trail Is Surrounded By Trees And Makes It A Soothing Atmosphere. This Trail Even Has Shortcuts And Hidden Paths. Here Are Some Photos I Took In One Of The Shortcuts In July 2024

For locals, it's a cute, short trail. Not difficult at all, only some slight steepness at the ends…read more There are some picnic tables at a point in the trail and there's parking in the residential area. Lots of people walking with their dogs. After the rain, the mountains were capped with snow, so that was a very pretty view. You can also look over the valley into the area, Ikea, Eastland Center, etc and off in the distance, you can even see LA. I heard it's super burning hot in the summer and some foos post up late at night sometimes, but other than that, if you're in the area & want a short walk, this is a neat place to check out. PS. The rock at the end is gone for awhile now from what I've heard.

Cute and easy hike! There are some uphills but it makes it a good little workout. This hike is…read moreshort but productive, and the views of the city are lovely! I did this hike with my two year old (he was in a stroller). The end and the beginning of the hike were a little challenging with a stroller because the path is cracked and beaten down by weather. But it wasn't something that we couldn't get past. So just a little heads up for parents with a stroller!

Came across this park while in the neighborhood with my niece's and we had the best time. They had…read moredifferent playgrounds for age types and a hike trail you can also do. Plus the bathroom was decent which is always a plus in a park bathroom.

An enchanting park with a playground for the kiddos and a simple hiking trail for kids of all ages…read more The space is beautifully designed with a parking area near the entrance where the softball field is located and several more spots down the hill near the playground and benches. Once you head down the slope, it does feels like a secret hideaway beyond the trees. This was especially apparent during the late December rainfall, where the wet and gusty weather resulted in many fallen leaves. The air was extra crisp, a perfect place to run around or play hide and seek. I've also come here before during the summer, and I can tell the management takes great care of keeping this place clean. The hike itself is relatively easy with some stairs and incline as well as a nice view to boot. Exercise stations are sprinkled around the top portion which the regulars here can benefit from.

Beautiful clean park that sits upon a hill…read more Easy parking. Lots of benches and tables to enjoy seating or eating together. Well kept green grass with lots of shade and full trees. Also has a walking path. We enjoyed our little picnic with a view.

This is a nice little park located atop the hill, so it has nice views of the mountains in the…read morebackground. On a clear day you can see out further near L.A. too. Lots of people walking dogs, there are trash cans, a few benches and picnic tables. Somewhat peaceful but lots of traffic right off the main roads. Parking here is very tight, only a few spaces, but the park is so small no one stays long. There are also no restrooms at all.