Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Olive Grove Park

Olive Grove Park

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Cantera Park

Cantera Park

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North Etiwanda Preserve

North Etiwanda Preserve

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Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

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Etiwanda Falls

Etiwanda Falls

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Mount Rubidoux Park

Mount Rubidoux Park

Mountain hiking, vistas & a dog run. Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.

Mt. Rubidoux Peak

Mt. Rubidoux Peak

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Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

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Cleghorn Trail Outlet

Cleghorn Trail Outlet

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Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon

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Hidden Valley Nature Center

Hidden Valley Nature Center

Serene place with multi-use trails. Tranquil nature preserve offering scenic views & trails for hiking, cycling & horseback riding.

Route 66 Trailhead

Route 66 Trailhead

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Hidden Valley Wildlife Area

Hidden Valley Wildlife Area

Park with hiking & equestrian trails. Natural area featuring walking & riding trails, plus a picnic area, bird walks & seasonal events.

Two Trees Trail

Two Trees Trail

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Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

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Hulda Crooks Park

Hulda Crooks Park

Park with a playground, tennis & more. 19.6-acre park featuring a playground, volleyball, tennis courts, grassy areas, restrooms & more.

Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park

Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park

Scenic trails for hikers, bikes & horses. 1,100 sloping acres with 15 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers & equestrians.

South Hills Preserve

South Hills Preserve

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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Park bordered by residential communities. Several trails connect this 1,424-acre public space to the communities surrounding it.

Orange Blossom Trail

Orange Blossom Trail

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Pumpkin Rock

Pumpkin Rock

Landmark hilltop painted rock. Painted like a large jack-o'-lantern, this rock sits at the top of a hill with sweeping views.

Norco Hills

Norco Hills

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Box Springs Mountain Reserve

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

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San Timoteo Trail Parking

San Timoteo Trail Parking

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Joatngna Trailhead

Joatngna Trailhead

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Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

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Mill Creek Wetlands

Mill Creek Wetlands

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Mill Creek Preserve

Mill Creek Preserve

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Potato Mountain

Potato Mountain

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Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

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Prospect Park

Prospect Park

Scenic spot with a theater & orchard. Picturesque park with an amphitheater & orange grove, plus walking trails & picnic facilities.

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

Hilly path for hiking & mountain biking. This winding trail for hiking & mountain biking provides moderate elevation & dramatic views.

San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary

San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary

Multi-use trails amid woods & grassland. 200-acre park with hiking, biking & horseback riding trails through riparian & chaparral landscapes.

Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

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Natural Parkland Trailhead

Natural Parkland Trailhead

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Higginbotham Park

Higginbotham Park

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Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park

Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park

Interpretive trails & a visitor's center. Water conservation-themed park with walking trails, wildlife stations & an interpretive center.

Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

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Caroline Park

Caroline Park

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Marshall Canyon Regional Park

Marshall Canyon Regional Park

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Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area

Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area

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Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park

Wildlife park with miles of trails. State park offers biking, picnicking & hiking, plus on-site bathrooms & water spigots.

Helen McCoy Loop

Helen McCoy Loop

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Eucalyptus Trail

Eucalyptus Trail

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Golden Hills Wilderness Park

Golden Hills Wilderness Park

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Oakmont Park

Oakmont Park

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Hollow Run Park

Hollow Run Park

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Gateway Ranch

Gateway Ranch

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Marshall Canyon Trail

Marshall Canyon Trail

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Fresno Canyon Trail

Fresno Canyon Trail

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Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

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Crafton Hills Trailhead

Crafton Hills Trailhead

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Skyline Drive Trailhead

Skyline Drive Trailhead

Hiking & mountain biking trail system. Trails for beginning & advanced hikers & mountain bikers offering views of nearby cities.

Grand Avenue Trail

Grand Avenue Trail

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Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve

Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve

Preserve with birds & kangaroo rats. Mountainous nature preserve along the Lake Mathews reservoir featuring birds & kangaroo rats.

Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

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San Dimas Canyon Park

San Dimas Canyon Park

Multiple nature walks & animal sanctuary. Hiking trails through oaks, pines & foothills plus an enclosed sanctuary with rescued area wildlife.

Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Bonelli Park Trail

Bonelli Park Trail

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Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead

Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead

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Exploration Trail 2W09X

Exploration Trail 2W09X

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Zanja Peak

Zanja Peak

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Mountain top

Mountain top

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Steep Canyon Trail

Steep Canyon Trail

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Sycamore Canyon Park

Sycamore Canyon Park

Multilevel space for hiking & recreation. City land with a playground, ball field, BBQ grill, picnic tables, exercise stations & nature trail.

Big Dalton Canyon Trail

Big Dalton Canyon Trail

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Walnut Creek Community Regional Park

Walnut Creek Community Regional Park

City park & equestrian staging center. Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking.

Children's Forest Trailhead

Children's Forest Trailhead

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Colby Trail

Colby Trail

Outdoor hiking area with elevated vistas. Picturesque area offering a short hiking/jogging path to a hilltop for expansive views.

Rimcrest Trailhead

Rimcrest Trailhead

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San Jacinto Wildlife Area - Davis Road Unit

San Jacinto Wildlife Area - Davis Road Unit

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Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

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Schabarum Skyline Trail

Schabarum Skyline Trail

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Wildwood Canyon State Park

Wildwood Canyon State Park

Multi-use trails & ranches on 900 acres. Hiking, biking & equestrian trails wind through 900 acres of Native American & historic ranch lands.

Walker Canyon Trailhead

Walker Canyon Trailhead

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Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

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Oak Canyon Nature Center

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Nature park with an interpretive center. Nature park featuring oak forests, scrubland & canyons, plus wildlife & an interpretive center.

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