Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Stanton
Brightwater Trailhead
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trailhead
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El Dorado Nature Center
Wide-ranging park for flora & fauna. 105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Protected coastal estuary & bird habitat. 1300 acre ecological preserve with over 200 avian species spread around the coastal wetlands.
Gum Grove Park
City park with walking trails. City park along the edge of Los Cerritos Wetlands with eucalyptus trees, trails & picnic tables.
Santa Ana River Trail - Gisler Ave Entrance
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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Tree-lined riverside walking trail. Tree-lined trail running through a narrow green space along the San Gabriel River.
Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve
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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
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Fairview Park
Vast space with wildlife & trails. 208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.
Fullerton Loop - MTB & Hiking Trail
Mid-level urban mountain biking trail. Beginning & mid-level cyclists frequent this city recreation area composed of trails & streets.
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail @ Candlewood St
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Anaheim Coves Lincoln Trailhead
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Trail Head to H2O Tower
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West Coyote Hills Tree Park
Leafy setting for biking & hiking. Public green space featuring benches, lots of trees & a trail for mountain biking or hiking.
Talbert Nature Preserve
Outdoor area with walking trails. Public park with diverse greenery & a pond, plus a pedestrian trail system & biking area.
Juanita Cooke Trail
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Nora Kuttner Recreational Trail
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Talbert Regional Park
180 acres divided up by plant groups. Park divided into 6 areas by plant groups to showcase diverse habitats along the Santa Ana River.
Robert E. Ward Nature Preserve
Hiking & cycling spot with scenic views. Serene natural area & hiking/mountain biking spot featuring panoramic views amid desert scenery.
Signal Hill trail
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Discovery Well Park
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Molino Beach Stairs
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Bluff Park
Ocean views & the Lone Sailor Memorial. 13.2-acre city park offering ocean views, footpaths, benches, telescopes & the Lone Sailor Memorial.
Thankful Tree - Laguna Lake, Fullerton, CA
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Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail
Multi-use trail crossing 3 counties. Riverside concrete & asphalt hiking, biking & equestrian trail stretching over 50 miles.
Panorama Nature Preserve
Short hiking trail offering scenic views. Small nature reserve with a paved & gravel walking trail offering sweeping views.
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Birding, biking & an interpretive center. Home to many bird species, this 135-acre park offers an interpretive center & hiking/biking trails.
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach
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Vista Point
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Ecological Reserve of Upper Newport Bay
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Murphy Ranch Park
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Peters Canyon South Trailhead
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Dominguez Gap Wetlands
Trails for hiking & wildlife observation. Urban escape along the LA River with trails for hiking, biking, bird-watching & horseback riding.
Wilderness Park
Compact park with a duck pond. Small public park featuring a duck pond, walk/jog paths & grassy areas popular for picnicking.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Scenic refuge for hiking, biking & more. Vast park with interconnecting trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid mountain vistas.
DeForest Park
City park with sports facilities. Park with a basketball court, community center, nature trail, playground, & more.
Peters Canyon North Trailhead
340-acre park includes reservoir. Popular jogging & hiking park features coastal sage scrub & grassland habitats, plus a reservoir.
Redwood Grove
Park with giant redwood trees & lake. Unspoilt park with a marked trail through a giant redwood grove, 4-acre lake & colorful playground.
Arroyo Pescadero Trailhead
Walking path in a nature preserve. This loop trail in a natural setting has a parking lot & access to the Arroyo San Miguel trail.
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Redwood trees, sports facilities & more. Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.
Powder Canyon
Woodland trails for hiking & horses. This expansive natural area features chaparral hills & trails for hiking & horseback riding.
Santa Ana Mountains Trail Head
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Hicks Canyon Trail
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Ralph C. Dills Park
Riverfront paths & a playground. Riverfront park featuring walking, jogging & biking paths plus a playground & basketball court.
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Nature park with an interpretive center. Nature park featuring oak forests, scrubland & canyons, plus wildlife & an interpretive center.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park - Avenida de Santiago Trail Head
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Turtle Rock Nature Center
Educational nature preserve with trails. Five-acre nature preserve with trails for viewing wildlife & habitats, plus an outdoor classroom.
Bommer Canyon Trail Head
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Jeffrey Open Space Trail
Paved path for walking, running & biking. Approximately 5-mi. paved trail through parkland for walking, jogging & cycling.
Buck Gully Reserve
Coastal canyon with hiking trails. Canyon nature preserve with trails for hiking & mountain-biking, plus guided interpretive walks.
Quail Hill Trailhead
Dog-friendly loop trail with city views. Leashed pets are allowed on this popular loop trail for hiking, jogging & biking with city views.
Bommer Canyon Nature Trail
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Anaheim Hills Riding and Walking Trail
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Turnbull Canyon
Looped hiking trail through Puente Hills. Former landfill site, closed in 2013 & now landscaped, offering hiking through the Puente Hills.
Bommer Canyon Preserve Cattle Camp
Wildlands, trails & a former cattle camp. This large natural area features many paths for hiking & biking, plus a historic former cattle camp.
Rimcrest Trailhead
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Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
Recreation area with hiking & tennis. 575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.
Weir Canyon Nature Preserve
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Treasure Island Park
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Crystal Cove Trail
18 miles of hiking trails & wilderness. Scenic backcountry area of Crystal Cove State Park offering 18 miles & 2,400 acres of trails.
Hacienda Hills Trailhead
Scenic destination for rugged hikes. Hiking locale featuring several moderate & challenging trails & picturesque mountain views.
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