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Peace of Eastvale
If you’re looking for an easy spot to hike, the Eastvale Trail in Eastvale/Norco is the perfect choice. The Eastvale Trail is a 2.6-mile section (5.2 miles out and back) of the much longer Santa Ana River Trail.
ViewThe Excellence of Etiwanda
The Etiwanda Preserve Loop is a perfect trail to hike slow and enjoy the views. This 3.3-mile loop trail circles the base of the preserve, giving you a chance for some solitude as it is the less-visited section (most people skip this part and just visit the waterfall).
ViewWetland Wander-Fall
Chino Creek Wetlands is proof you don’t always have to go far to find an escape in nature. Located in the heart of Chino in part of the Santa Ana River watershed, the Chino Creek Wetlands has 1.7 miles of trails, but really this is a place to explore without a lot of fuss.
ViewNorco Powered
This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail in Norco climbs 643 feet to the summit of Norco Mountain—a small peak overlooking the Inland Empire.
ViewJurupa Jamboree
If you like a short hike with a side of adventure, try the Jurupa Hills North Trail in Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park.
ViewAll the Wrightwood Stuff
The Mountain High area of Wrightwood is known for its skiing, but there’s also a hiking trail there. The Inspiration Point to Snowmaking Pond Trail climbs 610 feet, skirting the edge of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Area for a roughly 3.5 miles (round-trip).
ViewCamp Quietude
Solitude isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when hiking in Icehouse Canyon, but the hike to Cedar Glen Campground along the Chapman Trail actually brings some peace and quiet in this otherwise busy hiking destination.
ViewSomething Silverwood
Most people think of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area in the San Bernardino National Forest as a summer outing, but a hike along the 6.6-mile (round-trip) Cleghorn Bike Path proves this park might be even better in the fall.
ViewHiking in Hulda
Hiking the 2.5-mile Beaumont Ridge Trail loop is the perfect introduction to Hulda Crooks Regional Park in Loma Linda. It’s an easy lollipop loop that gains 354 feet in elevation over its course as it showcases everything the park has to offer.
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Tram Ticket to Hiker's Paradise
Ready to elevate your next outdoor adventure? The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is your ticket to Mount Jacinto State Park and over 50 miles of scenic hiking trails.
View Spring for Chino
Hike the 5.8-mile (round-trip) Bane Canyon Loop in Chino Hills State Park and enjoy vast vistas and touches of gold from our state flower, the California poppy.
ViewPerris Is Always a Good Idea
Beaches and oases in the Inland Empire? Just say Perris! Bike around the Lake Perris State Recreational Area and make beach stops along the way. Then enjoy some Casey's Cupcakes.
ViewApple of Your Eye
That fall feeling is definitely in the air and on display at the Oak Glen Preserve. Apple orchards and colorful leaves are a bonus, as are the apple cider donuts and slushies you can enjoy post-hike.
ViewMarshall Mellow
The 3-mile (round-trip) Marshall Peak Trail might not be the most epic in the San Bernardino National Forest, but this lightly used trail is beautiful in spring when the wildflowers come out.
ViewRock the Hope at Lake Elsinore
Hike the 4-mile Levee Trail on the shores of Southern California's largest natural freshwater lake, Lake Elsinore, and get a splash of positive energy thanks to the Rock Snake started earlier this year.
ViewMajor League Dreams
It's hard work making it to the "big show." Visit one of the Dodgers’ minor league stadiums, in Rancho Cucamonga, after a 3.25-mile (round-trip) hike through the North Etiwanda Preserve.
ViewPeak on Climbing!
Hike to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout via the Devil’s Slide Trail in the San Jacinto Wilderness for amazing views of the surrounding mountains and the Salton Sea.
ViewDowntown Buzz
Biking the Pacific Electric Trail from downtown Upland to the Claremont Packing House is buzz-worthy in several ways. For starters, it's good on a hot day because most of this 5-mile stretch is shaded. And, you can roll right up to a very noteworthy spot to grab food and artisan coffee.
ViewPeak Pedal
Mountain views by two wheels? You got it! This ride along the Pacific Electric Trail is 10-miles (one-way) from the I-15 through Rancho Cucamonga all the way to downtown Upland. And it comes with expansive views of the San Gabriels, including iconic Cucamonga Peak.
ViewBack to the Future
Remnants of the Pacific Electric Trail’s railroad days are scattered throughout this 10-mile out-and-back ride traversing Rialto and Fontana in SoCal's Inland Empire. This stretch showcases the railroad legacy of the bike path. Old railroad stations and packing houses have been converted for a variety of new uses, including one station that was converted into the Fontana Art Depot.
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Snow Much Fun
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