Hiking Trail Guide: South Ridge Trail to San Juan Hill Peak

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South Ridge Trail to San Juan Hill Peak

Distance
6 miles

Elevation
1000 feet gain

Difficulty
3/10

City
Yorba Linda ,CA (92886) 26.65 miles from you Weather Map

Trailhead
From the 91 (Artesia) Freeway, exit at Imperial Highway (CA-90), and travel north for 1.6 miles to Kellogg Drive.Turn right and travel northeast for about 1.1 miles to Yorba Linda Blvd-turn right, and continue east for about .27 miles to Fairmont Blvd. Turn left at Fairmont Blvd. and travel 1.6 miles to Rim Crest Drive-turn left. The trailhead is located at the north end of Rim Crest Drive within Chino Hills State Park, and is signed. Free parking is available along the east side Rim Crest Drive near the trailhead (be sure to check signs for the hours and days when parking along Rim Crest Drive is permitted).

Description

A hiker traveling the South Ridge Trail to San Juan Hill Peak will attain an unparalleled view of grassy hills (usually lush and green in the winter and spring but dry and "lushless" in the summer and autumn), telephone and power lines, housetops, and infamous Southern California smog looming in the basin below as he/she climbs along an uphill and somewhat eroded fire road. This hike is virtually shadeless, and temps. are often nearly 100 F in the summer and early autumn-regardless of the season, bring LOTS of water. Beware also of speeding bicyclists. To reach the peak, travel east (go right when facing the trail sign) along the South Ridge Trail from where it intersects the Easy Street Trail north of Rimcrest Dr., and continue to climb past the Little Canyon Trail and various trails which wind generally north and south. At about 2.8-2.9 miles, look for a small dirt path to the right that travels to the summit of San Juan Hill, 1786.' Retrace your steps to return.

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