Chino Hills SP Gilman Peak & San Juan Hill (Level 3: Strenuous)

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THIS GREAT HIKE THAT FITS REGULAR HIKERS WHO ARE TRAINING FOR MOUNTAIN HIKES!

MEETING TIME: 8:00 - 8:05 AM

DISTANCE & ELEVATION GAIN: ~10-12 miles with 2100+ft gain; completed in about 3-4 hours.

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Level 3 (STRENUOUS) for distance, elevation and pace. Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to learn more about hike levels

ROUTE: A well maintained dirt-trail/fire-road, hiking the South Ridge East to Little Canyon crossing over to Telegraph, up to Gilman Peak via Gilman Trail, back down via McDermont to Four Corners cross over to San Juan Hill (The Highest Point in Chino Hills State Park), then down hill back to the trailhead.

BRING: Adequate water (1 to 3 liters), hat, sunscreen, snack, layered clothing to adjust to climate change. Trekking Poles are not needed, but entirely optional for this hike.

DESCRIPTION: 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 65 miles of trails. At 14,102 acres the park is managed as an open space habitat where all plant and animal life are protected.

FACILITIES: Facilities are located at the trailhead.

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & FEES: Create a printable map with directions from your starting point, by clicking on the map above. Please contact me if you have any difficulties doing so. Keep in mind this is a residential neighborhood; let's be mindful of the residents living there. There are no entrance or parking fees at this location of the park.

From Orange side of 91 FRWY: Take the Imperial Highway exit from the 91 freeway.

After 1.6 miles: Take the Kellogg Drive ramp and turn RIGHT.

After 1.1 miles: Turn RIGHT onto YORBA LINDA BLVD.

Immediately get in left lane to turn LEFT at next light onto FAIRMONT BLVD.

After 1.3 miles: turn LEFT onto QUARTER HORSE DR.

0.2 miles up – Turn into the very first driveway on your right - into the parking lot.

From Corona side of 91 FRWY: Exit Yorba Linda Blvd and trun right. Turn right on Village Center Dr. Turn left of Fairmont. Turn right on Quarter Horse. 0.2 miles up – turn into the very first driveway on the right into the parking lot.

DOGS: Sorry, dogs are not permitted on the trails.

WEATHER: Excessively hot weather or rain prior to, or day of will cancel the hike. Check weather conditions the day of HERE. (http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Yorba+Linda+CA+92887)

PHOTOS: from last few hikes on different trails LINK (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrphotag/sets/72157625892634444/)

January 2011: Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1235573)

April 2011: Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=1333253)

PARK WEBSITE: LINK (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=648)

MAP OF THE PARK: LINK (http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/648/files/ChinoHillsMap.pdf)

DISCLAIMER: Before undertaking any outdoor activity described on this site, it is your personal and exclusive responsibility to ensure that the activity is appropriate for you, that you have researched the activity description, and that you have proper training, equipment, and physical conditioning to safely participate in the planned activity.

REMINDER:

By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***