Hiking Trail Guide: Diemer Trail loop Chino Hills State Park

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Diemer Trail loop Chino Hills State Park

Distance
4.2 miles

Elevation
500 feet gain

Difficulty
3/10

City
Yorba Linda ,CA (92886) Weather Map

Trailhead
From the 91 Freeway, exit at Imperial Highway proceed north to Kellogg Drive. Exit at Kellogg and head north to the last intersection. Make a right turn on Yorba Linda blvd, followed by a left on Fairmont. Head North past the Yorba Linda education center and make a left at Rim Crest. The trail head is located at the northeast end of Rim Crest Drive just next to the last house.

Description

Entering the Chino Hills State park from the south Entrance at Rim crest Dr. puts you right in the middle of a great park with an abundance of wildlife and scenery.

The hike starts off on the south ridge trail from Rim crest dr. Hike west along the south ridge trail as it allows you views of Orange County. At about 2miles, the road forks. follow to the right on Diemer trail. Diemer trail winds down the hill for about a quarter mile. At the bottom, head east on Telegraph Canyon back 2 miles until you see the trailhead for easy street. head south on easy street trail and back to Rim crest dr. The ridge portion offers scenic views but little shaded areas. Telegraph Canyon offers great shaded areas to stop for a snack and cool down. The easy street trail a smaller trail that is off limits to mountain biking, but still be aware as bikers tend to ignore this rule. Easy street is also a moderately steep climb just over .3 mile.

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