Come prepared to hike in the Summer weather.

Visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24051 for tips on Hiking Safety.

The following trails are closed due to erosional damage and hazardous conditions:

North Ridge trail west of Gilman Trail

Hills For Everyone Trail

4721 Sapphire Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Park hours -  8am to 7pm Daily  

Chino Hills State Park is unique in that it provides refuge for both biodiversity and solitude to the visitors who enjoy their outdoor experiences. There is no other location in the LA Basin were people can drive a short distance and be swept away with scenic vistas, hike, bike or ride a horse on over 90 miles of trails. At 14,102 acres the park is managed as an open space habitat where all plant and animal life are protected.
          
When the park is open most trails are available with the exception of Hills for Everyone Trail, which is closed due to severe erosion and fallen trees onto the trail.  North Ridge Trail is closed between where it intersects Telegraph Canyon Trail to Gilman Trail. Currently Gilman Peak is accessible only by using the Gilman Trail, Sycamore Trail, or McDermont Trail from the Telegraph Canyon Trail. The portion of North Ridge Trail which is affected is closed due to severe erosion.

To protect the natural resources in the park and keep visitors from harm, the trails can be closed temporarily when adverse conditions such a significant rain occurs. The trails will close for approximately 48 hours after rain level amounts of 1/4 inch or more. Trails will also close when the National Weather Service indicates Red Flag conditions for the region which includes Chino Hills State Park. Access into the park and park trails is prohibited when the park is closed. Signs will be posted at the legal entrances into the park, this webpage will be updated as well as the Chino Hills State Park Facebook page. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in protecting the park and providing a safe place to recreate.

Visit the Discovery Center!
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

Offering visitor parking, restrooms, a meeting room and outdoor amphitheater with an interpretive trail and Exhibit Hall 
 
For more information and updates please call: 714-524-2471 (Discovery Center) or 941-780-6222 (Sector Office)

Please Remember

GATE HOURS:

The gates are locked in the evenings during the following hours:

-  5:00pm October 1st - 1st Sunday in April 
-  7:00pm 1st Sunday in April - September 30th

Gates open at 8:00 am.

When gates are locked, there is no vehicle access into or out of the campground.

EMERGENCIES AFTER THE PARK IS CLOSED – CALL 911 

Information regarding the gate closure is available at the park and online at the State Park website.  While some campers may be inconvenienced by the nightly closure, an extra level of security is provided by eliminating vehicles driving in the park that are not associated with campers.  Not having these vehicles in the park at night reduces the hazard to children and pedestrians, reduces noise and vandalism, and reduces opportunities for theft of camping gear. 

Campfires - ARE NOT PERMITTED As of May 21, 2012

Park Closure - The park will close for at least 48 hours following rain of more than one quarter inch. High clay content in the soil causes “greased” trails and roads. Use during this time makes hiking, bicycling and equestrian activities hazardous and causes severe rutting of trail and road surfaces. The park is also closed during times of extreme fire danger, when the National Weather Service announces a Red Flag Warning.

Trails - For safety’s sake, stay on designated trails and don’t hike alone. Be aware of wildlife, especially rattlesnakes.

Dogs - Dogs are not allowed at Chino Hills State Park except at Bane Canyon Road, the Rolling M Ranch and in the campgrounds. They must be on leash at all times and are not allowed in the backcountry or on trails. Pets must not be left alone at any time.  Dogs are not allowed at any other location. 

Speed Limit - 15 mph for all vehicles and bicycles.

Vehicles off road - Motor vehicles may not be driven off road or in the back country.  Vehicles aren allowed on pavement or designated parking lots only.

Drinking Water - Available at the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center, the Rolling M Ranch area, and the Equestrian Staging area.

Smoking - Smoking is not allowed 

Trash - Pack it in, pack it out!

Weapons - Weapons of any kind are prohibited.

Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected.

 
Nearby State Parks
California Citrus State Historic Park
9400 Dufferin Avenue
Riverside, California 92504
951-780-6222

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
11 miles south of Riverside
17801 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, California 92571
951-940-5600

Location - Directions

Chino Hills State Park is nestled in the foothills surrounded by the communities of Corona, Chino Hills, Yorba Linda, and Brea. The State Routes 57, 71, 91, and 142 border or are the near the park for easy travelling and accessibility from almost anywhere in Southern California.   
 
You can access the park and the trails from:. 

Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center - Brea
4500 Carbon Canyon Road (State Route 142)
Brea, California 92823

Quarter Horse Drive Trailhead - Yorba Linda
Quarter Horse Drive is located off of Fairmont Blvd. in the city of Yorba Linda.
Fairmont Blvd. intersects Yorba Linda Blvd. between Imperial Highway and the 91 freeway.  

Sapphire Road - Chino Hills
The park entrance located at 4721 Sapphire Road (Elinvar Road) in Chino Hills
From SR71 head West on Soquel Canyon Road turn left onto Elinvar Rd.

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