OUTINGS TO EXPLORE THE PUENTE-CHINO HILLS WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
Join us on any of these hikes and become familiar with everything our hills have to offer. The Puente-Chino Hills Task force (PCHTF), a group within the Sierra Club, organizes these hikes. The PCHTF is working towards the preservation of the Wildlife Corridor as an island of beauty and biological significance in a sea of urbanization.
The hikes should appeal to people who want to stay in shape, are eager to enjoy the outdoors, and want more information about their hills and its wildlife.
Hikes for 2012/2013
All Hikes are at 9 am, except March 16th
To download the Hikes Click Here
To go to our Meetup page Click Here
DETAILED HIKE DESCRIPTIONS
Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights): September 29th at 8:30am
Moderately paced 2 mile hike in Powder Canyon Park in La Habra Heights. Enjoy a morning hike in shady Powder Canyon before the sun gets too hot. Hike will include a discussion of the native plants seen along the trail. 500' gain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels. Meet at the trailhead parking lot near the horse corral, accessed down a short dirt road from the main entrance located along Fullerton Road between East Road and Harbor Blvd. in La Habra Heights. Optional lunch afterwards. Provisional Leader: Margee Hills Asst Leader: Eric Johnson
Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights): October 20th at 9am
Enjoy a 4 mi, 800' gain hike and info about the Powder Cyn Significant Ecological Area. Meet 9 am Powder Canyon entrance (at the equestrian ring down dirt road) along Old Fullerton Rd , 400 yds W of Harbor Blvd (near Pathfinder) in Rowland Hgts. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, 714 325-2710 Note: people new to this hike should be careful to find the right parking lot. This is the Old Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection in Rowland Heights, not the more southern Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection in La Habra Heights. (GPS: 33 57'51"N, 117 55'18"W)
Rim Crest (CHSP - Yorba Linda): November 17th at 9am
Join us on a hike as we travel along a ridgeline and shaded valley in this local state park. This is a 5 mile 800' gain hike. Meet 9 am at Orange County entrance of the Chino Hills State Park at Rim Crest Dr. in Yorba Linda (park on NE side, note parking warnings). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough, Fred Reed, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 54'31"N, 117 46'49"W)
Hellman Canyon (Whittier): December 8th at 9am
Enjoy a hike in the Whittier hills with great views over the southland. The 5 mile 700' gain hike will go up to the ridgeline and continue on towards Hacienda Heights. Meet 9 am at the Hellman trailhead parking lot at Rose and Greenleaf in Whittier. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough, Eric Johnson 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 59'26"N, 118 02'13"W)
Coal Canyon (CHSP - 91 fwy at Green River Golf Course): January 5th at 9am
Hike with us to find the rare Tecate Cypress grove on a ridge west of Coal Canyon in the Chino Hills State Park. At 6.5 miles and 1000' elevation gain, you'll get a workout. Exit the 91 fwy going north on Green River which immediately bends left and heads south west. Continue about ¾ mi on Green River until just before Golf Course Rd which is the entrance to the Golf Course. Park in the dirt parking area on the west side of Green River. Meet at 9 am. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33°52'17"N, 117°40'3"W)
La Via Trail (CHSP - Brea): February 2nd at 9am
Hike a remote and relatively unknown loop through the back hills of Brea in the Chino Hills State Park. A 4 mi loop, 1100' gain, along a trail crossing Sonome Creek. Meet 9 am in Olinda Village at 200 Verbena Ln (and Olinda Dr; off Carbon Canyon Rd) Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Eric Johnson and Fred Reed , 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 55'49"N, 117 48'13"W)
Skyline Trail (Hacienda Heights): March 16th at 10 AM
A leisurely hike along the ridge above Hacienda Heights, with lunch at the turnaround point of the Buddhist Temple on Hacienda Blvd. 1200' gain over 3½ miles through walkways under Colima and Hacienda Blvds. Meet 10:00 AM. Park on S. Holmes Circle between S. Hermitage Dr and E. Cargreen Ave. Vegetarian lunch ($5 donation) with time to look around the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. No tank tops or shorts allowed in the main temple. Rain cancels. Leader: Fred Reed, Eric Johnson 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 58'45"N, 117 59'17"W)
Telegraph Canyon (CHSP - Brea): April 13th at 9am
This hike in the Chino Hills State Park will be approximately 4 miles and will explore one of the trails on the west end of the park. Meet at the Discovery Center ($5 parking) Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 55'14"N, 117 49'38"W)
Seventh Avenue (Hacienda Heights): May 18th at 9am
Hike with us on a loop above Hacienda Heights with great views of the San Gabriel Mtns. 4.5 mi, 600' gain. The preservation of this land launched the Habitat Authority effort. Meet 9 am at 7th Ave and E. Orange Grove Ave, Hacienda Heights. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, c 714 442-1521 (GPS: 34 00'40"N, 117 59'52"W)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The GPS coordinates are listed for each trailhead.
For all hikes, please bring good walking shoes (lug soles recommended), water, a snack, and sunscreen and/or a hat.
For more information regarding these hikes, please contact the leaders:
Fred Reed: home 714 528-4841; cell 714 325-2710; fkreed@msn.com
Eric Johnson: home 714 524-7763; cell 714 366-6571; ericsj@mindspring.com
Jim McCullough: cell 714 442-1521
Join us on any of these hikes and become familiar with everything our hills have to offer. The Puente-Chino Hills Task force (PCHTF), a group within the Sierra Club, organizes these hikes. The PCHTF is working towards the preservation of the Wildlife Corridor as an island of beauty and biological significance in a sea of urbanization.
The hikes should appeal to people who want to stay in shape, are eager to enjoy the outdoors, and want more information about their hills and its wildlife.
Hikes for 2012/2013
All Hikes are at 9 am, except March 16th
| Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights) | Sept 29 | BONUS HIKE 8:30am |
| Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights) | Oct 20 | |
| Rim Crest (CHSP - Yorba Linda) | Nov 17 | |
| Hellman Canyon (Whittier) | Dec 8 | |
| Coal Canyon (CHSP) | Jan 5 | |
| La Vita Trail (CHSP - Brea) | Feb 2 | |
| Skyline Trail (Hacienda Heights) | March 16 | 10 AM Start |
| Telegraph Canyon (CHSP - Brea) | April 13 | |
| Seventh Avenue (Hacienda Heights) | May 18 |
To download the Hikes Click Here
To go to our Meetup page Click Here
DETAILED HIKE DESCRIPTIONS
Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights): September 29th at 8:30am
Moderately paced 2 mile hike in Powder Canyon Park in La Habra Heights. Enjoy a morning hike in shady Powder Canyon before the sun gets too hot. Hike will include a discussion of the native plants seen along the trail. 500' gain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels. Meet at the trailhead parking lot near the horse corral, accessed down a short dirt road from the main entrance located along Fullerton Road between East Road and Harbor Blvd. in La Habra Heights. Optional lunch afterwards. Provisional Leader: Margee Hills Asst Leader: Eric Johnson
Powder Canyon (Rowland Heights): October 20th at 9am
Enjoy a 4 mi, 800' gain hike and info about the Powder Cyn Significant Ecological Area. Meet 9 am Powder Canyon entrance (at the equestrian ring down dirt road) along Old Fullerton Rd , 400 yds W of Harbor Blvd (near Pathfinder) in Rowland Hgts. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, 714 325-2710 Note: people new to this hike should be careful to find the right parking lot. This is the Old Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection in Rowland Heights, not the more southern Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection in La Habra Heights. (GPS: 33 57'51"N, 117 55'18"W)
Rim Crest (CHSP - Yorba Linda): November 17th at 9am
Join us on a hike as we travel along a ridgeline and shaded valley in this local state park. This is a 5 mile 800' gain hike. Meet 9 am at Orange County entrance of the Chino Hills State Park at Rim Crest Dr. in Yorba Linda (park on NE side, note parking warnings). Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough, Fred Reed, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 54'31"N, 117 46'49"W)
Hellman Canyon (Whittier): December 8th at 9am
Enjoy a hike in the Whittier hills with great views over the southland. The 5 mile 700' gain hike will go up to the ridgeline and continue on towards Hacienda Heights. Meet 9 am at the Hellman trailhead parking lot at Rose and Greenleaf in Whittier. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough, Eric Johnson 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 59'26"N, 118 02'13"W)
Coal Canyon (CHSP - 91 fwy at Green River Golf Course): January 5th at 9am
Hike with us to find the rare Tecate Cypress grove on a ridge west of Coal Canyon in the Chino Hills State Park. At 6.5 miles and 1000' elevation gain, you'll get a workout. Exit the 91 fwy going north on Green River which immediately bends left and heads south west. Continue about ¾ mi on Green River until just before Golf Course Rd which is the entrance to the Golf Course. Park in the dirt parking area on the west side of Green River. Meet at 9 am. Bring water, snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33°52'17"N, 117°40'3"W)
La Via Trail (CHSP - Brea): February 2nd at 9am
Hike a remote and relatively unknown loop through the back hills of Brea in the Chino Hills State Park. A 4 mi loop, 1100' gain, along a trail crossing Sonome Creek. Meet 9 am in Olinda Village at 200 Verbena Ln (and Olinda Dr; off Carbon Canyon Rd) Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Eric Johnson and Fred Reed , 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 55'49"N, 117 48'13"W)
Skyline Trail (Hacienda Heights): March 16th at 10 AM
A leisurely hike along the ridge above Hacienda Heights, with lunch at the turnaround point of the Buddhist Temple on Hacienda Blvd. 1200' gain over 3½ miles through walkways under Colima and Hacienda Blvds. Meet 10:00 AM. Park on S. Holmes Circle between S. Hermitage Dr and E. Cargreen Ave. Vegetarian lunch ($5 donation) with time to look around the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. No tank tops or shorts allowed in the main temple. Rain cancels. Leader: Fred Reed, Eric Johnson 714 325-2710 (GPS: 33 58'45"N, 117 59'17"W)
Telegraph Canyon (CHSP - Brea): April 13th at 9am
This hike in the Chino Hills State Park will be approximately 4 miles and will explore one of the trails on the west end of the park. Meet at the Discovery Center ($5 parking) Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, 714 442-1521 (GPS: 33 55'14"N, 117 49'38"W)
Seventh Avenue (Hacienda Heights): May 18th at 9am
Hike with us on a loop above Hacienda Heights with great views of the San Gabriel Mtns. 4.5 mi, 600' gain. The preservation of this land launched the Habitat Authority effort. Meet 9 am at 7th Ave and E. Orange Grove Ave, Hacienda Heights. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Jim McCullough and Eric Johnson, c 714 442-1521 (GPS: 34 00'40"N, 117 59'52"W)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The GPS coordinates are listed for each trailhead.
For all hikes, please bring good walking shoes (lug soles recommended), water, a snack, and sunscreen and/or a hat.
For more information regarding these hikes, please contact the leaders:
Fred Reed: home 714 528-4841; cell 714 325-2710; fkreed@msn.com
Eric Johnson: home 714 524-7763; cell 714 366-6571; ericsj@mindspring.com
Jim McCullough: cell 714 442-1521