Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Norco

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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Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

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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.

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.

Mill Creek Preserve

Mill Creek Preserve

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Mill Creek Wetlands

Mill Creek Wetlands

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Fresno Canyon Trail

Fresno Canyon Trail

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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.

Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

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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.

Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Cantera Park

Cantera Park

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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.

Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

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Mt. Rubidoux Peak

Mt. Rubidoux Peak

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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.

Hollow Run Park

Hollow Run Park

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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.

Eucalyptus Trail

Eucalyptus Trail

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Helen McCoy Loop

Helen McCoy Loop

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Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

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Route 66 Trailhead

Route 66 Trailhead

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Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

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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.

Rimcrest Trailhead

Rimcrest Trailhead

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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.

Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

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Grand Avenue Trail

Grand Avenue Trail

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Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

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Black Star Canyon Falls Trailhead

Black Star Canyon Falls Trailhead

Secluded area for hiking & cycling. Remote ravine popular for hiking & mountain biking, thought to be haunted due to 1800s skirmishes.

Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

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Two Trees Trail

Two Trees Trail

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Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Scenic refuge for hiking, biking & more. Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.

Olive Grove Park

Olive Grove Park

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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.

Steep Canyon Trail

Steep Canyon Trail

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Peters Canyon North Trailhead

Peters Canyon North Trailhead

340-acre park includes reservoir. Popular jogging & hiking park features coastal sage scrub & grassland habitats, plus a reservoir.

Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve

Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve

Nature preserve with views & tours. Scenic wilderness area with guided tours & open-access days scheduled by Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

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.

North Etiwanda Preserve

North Etiwanda Preserve

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Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

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Redwood Grove

Redwood Grove

Park with giant redwood trees & lake. Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.

Walker Canyon Trailhead

Walker Canyon Trailhead

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Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Redwood trees, sports facilities & more. Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

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Higginbotham Park

Higginbotham Park

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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.

Hill of Abraham

Hill of Abraham

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Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

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Peters Canyon South Trailhead

Peters Canyon South Trailhead

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Etiwanda Falls

Etiwanda Falls

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Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

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Bonelli Park Trail

Bonelli Park Trail

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Potato Mountain

Potato Mountain

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Trail, Portola pkwy

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Trail, Portola pkwy

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Red Rock Canyon Park Trail

Red Rock Canyon Park Trail

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Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

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Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Scenic park boasting 17 miles of trails. Sprawling park with canyons & rock formations plus 17 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

Portola Springs Nature Preserve

Portola Springs Nature Preserve

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Joatngna Trailhead

Joatngna Trailhead

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South Hills Preserve

South Hills Preserve

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Marshall Canyon Trail

Marshall Canyon Trail

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Hicks Canyon Trail

Hicks Canyon Trail

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Marshall Canyon Regional Park

Marshall Canyon Regional Park

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McVicker Stairs Hiking Trail

McVicker Stairs Hiking 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.

McVicker Canyon Park

McVicker Canyon Park

Recreational area with sports facilities. Easygoing hangout offering a skate park & baseball/softball fields, plus a concession area.

Golden Hills Wilderness Park

Golden Hills Wilderness Park

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Mountain top

Mountain top

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Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

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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.

Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Jeffrey Open Space Trail

Paved path for walking, running & biking. Approximately 5-mi. paved trail through parkland for walking, jogging & cycling.

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.

Nature Park

Nature Park

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Schabarum Skyline Trail

Schabarum Skyline Trail

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Panorama Nature Preserve

Panorama Nature Preserve

Short hiking trail offering scenic views. Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.

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