Chino Hills La Sierra Trail

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. 

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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.

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