1.Where are you going?
Chino Hills, CA is almost an hour East of Los Angeles and two towns west of Ontario,CA. Chino Hills is in the hills of the Inland Empire. Not surprising, there are many trails that meander through this small city. A good route is Park atop Chino Hills Parkway, North of Grand Ave, at the top of the hill where the No Parking signs cease. From this point you have two choices: the Grand Ave Park Trial to the West or the La Sierra Dr. Trailhead to the East. If you take the Grand Trail, it connects with the Sunset Park Trail through Grand Ave Park, and then onto Ridgeview Dr. Trail.
Chino Hills, CA is almost an hour East of Los Angeles and two towns west of Ontario,CA. Chino Hills is in the hills of the Inland Empire. Not surprising, there are many trails that meander through this small city. A good route is Park atop Chino Hills Parkway, North of Grand Ave, at the top of the hill where the No Parking signs cease. From this point you have two choices: the Grand Ave Park Trial to the West or the La Sierra Dr. Trailhead to the East. If you take the Grand Trail, it connects with the Sunset Park Trail through Grand Ave Park, and then onto Ridgeview Dr. Trail.
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2.Where did you stop? This is the stop. This is a hiking stop. However, you can grab lunch afterwards in Chino Hills, like Roscoes Famous Deli.
2.Where did you stop? This is the stop. This is a hiking stop. However, you can grab lunch afterwards in Chino Hills, like Roscoes Famous Deli.
3.How long do I need to spend here? 1 hour
4. What you need to take?
_x_Sunblock __bug spray __Parking $ _x_ a picnic lunch __ snacks __camera __Jacket __Hair Tie/hats __ Bathing suit __Bag
__ Towels/blanket __an appetite __open mind __ Patience __ tent
_x_ Hiking shoes __sandals _x_ Walking Shoes __souvenir money _x_good music __ walking stick __Baby Powder
5.When should I go here?
__Summer __Winter __Spring __Autumn _x_ANYTIME __Don’t go
6.Who should come with me?
__Kids _x_Adventurous Adults _x_Teens __Drunks _x_Dogs __Boring Friends __Artsy Friends _x_Nature-minded _x_Hikers __Anyone up for a good time __Everyone __Romantic partner _x_Outdoorsy __Indoorsy __out-of-shape people __Tourists ___ Horses
Definitely bring your dog if you can. They would love it.
7.What is there to do here?
_x_Explore _x_Relax __be amazed __ be amused _x_exercise __History lesson _Cultural exposure __family time
_x_One with nature __Recreation __Drink and Eat __Party
__Seclusion/escape __People watch __Old-timey town __Antiquing
__Shop _x_Walk around __Tours __Fairs/concerts __Farmers Markets __Star gaze __Get gas and leave __Nothing good
8.What is this place?
The trails in Chino Hills are very well maintained. This trail is a comfortable dirt trail loop. It is only 2 miles but, there are some trail off-shoots that you can take to add sights and miles to your hike. For example, the Monte Verde trial connects to the La Sierra trail at the 1.5 mile point. Take this trail to the south and south west back to Monte Verde St. It will lead to the Madrugada Trail. Both of those will add another 4 miles round trip to your hike. The Grand Ave. Park Trail is across the street and that can add 2-6 miles depending on how far you take that trail and if you connect it with the Sunset Park Trail.
9. What was so fun about this place?
It's a short trip to a great hike. You are near some big homes and you have something to look at. It is peaceful and quiet so you can enjoy being at nature. Some parts of the trail seem to hike old bits of Chino Hills farming kitsch, so there is some exploring to be done. There are other people on this trail and some with dogs. It isn't over crowded but you will feel safe.
10. What makes this place unique?
It's close to home.
11. What should I do while I am here?
Hike. Walk or jog it.
12.This would make a good stop on the way to…
The Wetlands at the Water District, English Springs Park, Ayala Park
