Trail Closures

Why Trails Close Due to Rain

Why Trails Close Due to Rain

by on December 23, 2021 with No Comments

As a reminder most park agencies, including Chino Hills State Park and the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, close the trail systems during and after rains to preserve the integrity of the trails. The Puente-Chino Hills are known for clay soils, which are sticky and take longer to dry out. Trail users try to avoid the puddles, which expands the trail unnaturally and impacts the land. The standard rule is for every quarter inch of rain the trails are closed … Read More

Avoid Trails When Wet/Drying

Avoid Trails When Wet/Drying

by on March 10, 2020 with No Comments

As a reminder, please check the website or Facebook page of the park you love, before heading out to recreate. Often times the trails are closed during and after the rain. Please respect trail closures. Why? 1. Trails are easily damaged if they are used too soon after the rain causing ruts. 2. If you get hurt, you are much more difficult to rescue in bad weather and on slippery dirt roads. 3. The ground needs time to soak up … Read More

HFE’s February E-Newsletter

HFE’s February E-Newsletter

by on February 13, 2019 with No Comments

May the green hillsides and snow capped mountains remind you of the importance of our local conservation work. We have two exciting announcements: a settlement agreement preserving the Tres Hermanos property and our annual recap of our work in 2018. And, because a lot of questions on the reasons for trail closures post-rain event have been asked, we are sharing information on why closures are necessary. Review the February 2019 E-Newsletter. Subscribe to our email list.

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