Chino Hills State Park

I recently took a walk at Chino Hills State Park (2/14) and had an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. It was getting late so I only went 2 miles in on the paved road. The trails were well maintained and clearly marked, making it easy to explore without any confusion. The beautiful green hills rolling in every direction were stunning and made the entire hike feel peaceful and refreshing. It’s such an easy hike that it’s perfect for beginners, families, or anyone just looking for a relaxing walk outdoors. The gentle elevation changes provide light exercise without being tiring or overwhelming. I loved how quiet it felt, even though it’s conveniently close to town. There were plenty of scenic spots to pause, take photos, and enjoy the wide-open views. Overall, it was a simple, enjoyable, and uplifting hike that I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for an easy outdoor escape. *Free street parking just outside of the entrance.

Best time to go is a week after it rains. It is so green and scenic! It's called Chino Hills for a reason, plan on hiking or riding up hills on your MTB. The initial climb, if you park on the street on Elvinar or Sapphire, is a pretty good workout. There isn't a lot of shade, so bring lots of water. Going in is mostly descending, ao save your energy coming back out as it is mostly ascending.

Beautiful state park! The green hills and flowers were absolutely breathtaking! The canyon loop was easy and enjoyable but anything else had me gasping for breath with those inclines! Even with that I would still 100% recommend, the views were more than worth it!

There are many trails along the road. Good for hiking trail for short or long distance. But it is better for mountain biking or trail running with some elevation.

Absolutely beautiful underated park! Incredible views and tons of trails. Trails are closed for at least 48 hours after rainfall due to clay content in the soil. It gets super muddy and slippery. Theres plenty of really nice picnic areas and overlooks. If you are camping here make sure to arrive before 5:00 p.m. the gates get locked, you'll have to ask a ranger for a code to the gate so you could get in and out.