Hiking to the Bear Creek Oasis

I headed off towards the Bear Creek Oasis from the Cove Trailhead in La Quinta, CA in February. Winter and spring are the best times to visit here. There is a large parking area, and is a popular place to hike. There are plenty of signs, picnic tables, and a restroom here at the trailhead.

Hiking at Peters Canyon Reservoir on a Windy 80 degree day

These trails are a lot of fun for just about anyone who loves hiking.

Bane Canyon in Chino Hills

Quick Facts Trail NameBane Canyon, Bane Ridge, Corral Trail, East Fenceline, and Pomona Trails Peak or High Point1017 feetTrail Length8.5 milesGain1853ParkingFree on street or $15 for Day UseRestroomsYesDogsYesCell ServiceYesLocationChino Hills, CADirectionsSapphire Rd. and Bane Canyon Dr.MapAlltrailsI began the hike into Chino Hills from the east side of the park. I took the Central Avenue exit… Continue reading Bane Canyon in Chino Hills

Oak Canyon

Tucked away in Anaheim Hills is a small canyon, filled with oaks, wildflowers, and birds. Oak Canyon is a place you can get away from it all, on a short, manageable trail, beneath the oaks. There are trails ranging from under a mile, to a three mile loop here, for all levels.

Holy Jim Falls

I hiked to Holy Jim Falls once the trail had re-opened after the Holy Fire ravaged the area. The trail from Holy Jim to Santiago Peak is still closed. There is beautiful scenery all along the way. The trailhead is accessible down an unpaved Trabuco Creek road, subject to closure, due to flooding, from the adjoining Trabuco Creek,