Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

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Route 66 Trailhead

Route 66 Trailhead

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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.

Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

Claremont Wilderness Loop Trail Head

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Helen McCoy Loop

Helen McCoy Loop

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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.

Eucalyptus Trail

Eucalyptus Trail

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Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

Potato Mountain Baldy Trailhead

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Potato Mountain

Potato Mountain

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Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

Claremont Wilderness Park, 5 Mile Loop Trail

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Grand Avenue Trail

Grand Avenue Trail

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Marshall Canyon Regional Park

Marshall Canyon Regional Park

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Hollow Run Park

Hollow Run 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.

Joatngna Trailhead

Joatngna Trailhead

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Marshall Canyon Trail

Marshall Canyon Trail

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Mill Creek Wetlands

Mill Creek Wetlands

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Golden Hills Wilderness Park

Golden Hills Wilderness Park

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Mill Creek Preserve

Mill Creek Preserve

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Bonelli Park Trail

Bonelli Park Trail

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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.

Steep Canyon Trail

Steep Canyon Trail

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Mountain top

Mountain top

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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.

North Etiwanda Preserve

North Etiwanda Preserve

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Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

Etiwanda Falls Trailhead

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Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Olive Grove Park

Olive Grove Park

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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.

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.

Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

Hidden Valley Wildlife Trail

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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.

Etiwanda Falls

Etiwanda Falls

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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.

Big Dalton Canyon Trail

Big Dalton Canyon Trail

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Norco Hills

Norco Hills

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Cantera Park

Cantera Park

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Schabarum Skyline Trail

Schabarum Skyline Trail

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Fresno Canyon Trail

Fresno Canyon Trail

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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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Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana River Trail

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Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead

Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead

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Galster Wilderness Park

Galster Wilderness Park

Nature park with hiking trails. Serene nature park that spans more than 40 acres offers hiking trails & views of the city.

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.

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.

Azusa Wilderness Park

Azusa Wilderness Park

Hilly canyon preserve with trails. Covering 60+ acres of canyon terrain, this wilderness areas has trails for hiking & biking.

Skyline Drive Trailhead

Skyline Drive Trailhead

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

San Gabriel River Trail

San Gabriel River Trail

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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.

Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

Mount Rubidoux Trail Head

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Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

Hagador Canyon and Skinsuit Trail Start

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Azusa Trail Rest Area

Azusa Trail Rest Area

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Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

Weir Canyon Nature Preserve

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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.

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

Recreation area with hiking & tennis. 575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail

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Powder Canyon

Powder Canyon

Woodland trails for hiking & horses. This expansive natural area features chaparral hills & trails for hiking & horseback riding.

Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head

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Santa Fe Dam Nature Center

Santa Fe Dam Nature Center

Educational center & display garden. Nature center & natural area featuring trail walks, garden of native plants & educational programs.

Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head

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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.

Panorama Nature Preserve

Panorama Nature Preserve

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

Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA

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Walnut Creek Nature Park

Walnut Creek Nature Park

Picnicking, kids' play areas & walkways. Enduring park with an obstacle course, trails & a playground, plus solar lighting & a picnic gazebo.

Cleghorn Trail Outlet

Cleghorn Trail Outlet

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Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon

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Juanita Cooke Trail

Juanita Cooke Trail

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Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead

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Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail

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Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail

Mid-level urban mountain biking trail. Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.

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.

Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve

Hiking & cycling spot with scenic views. Serene natural area & hiking/mountain biking spot featuring panoramic views amid desert scenery.

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.

Two Trees Trail

Two Trees Trail

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