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Hike Powder Canyon

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Enjoy a 5 mile, 1,300 foot gain hike and info about the Powder Canyon Significant Ecological Area. Meet at 9 am at the Powder Canyon entrance at the equestrian ring up Old Fullerton Road, 400 yards west of Harbor Blvd (near Pathfinder) in Rowland Heights. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, 714 442-1521 Note: people new to this hike should be careful to find the right parking lot. … Read More

Hike Skyline Trail

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

A leisurely hike along the ridge between La Habra Heights and Hacienda Heights, with lunch at the turnaround point of the Buddhist Temple on Hacienda Blvd. This is a 3.5 mile, 1,100 foot gain hike through walkways under Colima and Hacienda Blvds. Meet at 10:00 AM. Park on S. Holmes Circle between S. Hermitage Dr and E. Cargreen Ave. Vegetarian lunch ($5 donation) with time to look around the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. Bring water, and sturdy shoes. No … Read More

Hike Telegraph Canyon

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Hike along Telegraph Canyon and South Ridge in Chino Hills State Park. This is a 7 mile, 1,000 foot gain hike. Meet at 9 am at the Discovery Center at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road in Brea ($5 parking). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 55’13” N 117 49’37″W) (33.920 N, 117.827 W)

Hike Lower Aliso & Scully Ridge Trails

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Enjoy a hike along a ridge and through this gentle sloping valley. This is a 6.3 mile, 1,100 foot gain hike. Meet at 9 am at the Barn at the Rolling M Ranch, which is 3 miles up the road at the park entrance at 4721 Sapphire Road in Chino Hills. Ridesharing encouraged, $5 fee for parking. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Assistant: Jim McCullough, Leader: Fred Reed, 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 55’20″N, 117 42’22″W) Note: … Read More

Hike La Vida Trail

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Hike a remote and relatively unknown loop through the back hills of Brea in the Chino Hills State Park. This is a 4 mile, 1,300 foot gain hike, along a trail crossing Sonome Creek. Meet 9 am in Olinda Village at 200 Verbena Lane in Brea. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Eric Johnson and Fred Reed, 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 55’49″N, 117 48’13″W) (33.930 N, 117.804 W)

Hike Upper Aliso & Faultline Trail

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Starting at the Rolling M Ranch barn, we’ll hike the hills to the northwest with some great views of the park. This is a 4.5 miles, 1,000 foot gain hike. Meet at 9 am at the Barn at the Rolling M Ranch, which is 3 miles up the road at the park entrance at 4721 Sapphire Road in Chino Hills. Ridesharing encouraged. $5 fee for parking. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leader: Fred Reed, 714 325-2710, … Read More

Hike East Fenceline Trail

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Hike the hills and valleys with some great views both of the park and east into Corona. This is a 5.5 miles, 1,500 foot gain hike. Meet at 9 am at the Barn at the Rolling M Ranch, which is 3 miles up the road at the park entrance at 4721 Sapphire Road in Chino Hills. Ridesharing encouraged, $5 fee for parking. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leader: Fred Reed, 714 325-2710, Assistant: Eric Johnson (GPS: … Read More

Hike at Rimcrest

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on September 25, 2019 with No Comments

Join us on a hike as we travel along a ridgeline and shaded valley in Chino Hills State Park. This is a 6.5 mile 1,000 foot gain hike. Meet at 9 am at Rim Crest Dr. in Yorba Linda (park on NE side, note parking warnings). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leaders: Jim McCullough, Fred Reed, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 54’31″N, 117 46’49″W) (33.909 N, 117.780 W)

Upper Aliso Canyon & Faultline Trail Hike

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 3, 2018 with No Comments

Skyline Trail Hike

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 3, 2018 with No Comments