Chino Hills State Park - Chino Hills, California

Shahbaz S.

This is a beautiful park! We visited last week when all the poppies were in full bloom, and it was stunning. The park offers numerous hiking trails and even a campsite. There's an entrance fee to park in the main lot, but many people park on nearby neighborhood streets and walk in. This has quickly become one of my favorite local parks, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the trails. Highly recommend it!

N H.

Of course! Here’s a casual and concise review for Chino Hills State Park:

Chino Hills State Park is a great place to reconnect with nature.
Wide open trails, rolling hills, and beautiful views—especially in spring when everything's green and blooming. It's perfect for hiking, biking, or just getting some fresh air away from the city. Bring water, it can get pretty hot and dry!

John M. D. L. P.

SUPERBLOOM HAS ENDED. hills are pretty dry now. Its like 50/50 flowers, and then dead shrub.

Anyway, two ways to get on the trails of using the Main Chino Hills State Park entrance. You can walk at the neighborhood before the road goes on, OR you can drive in and save yourself about 4 miles of walking for $10 entrance fee.

I recommend driving in, if you want to explore the trails deeper into the hills.

I wanted to see the super bloom but couldn't because I was busy due to school. The hills were pretty dry when I went due to the recent heat.

There are restrooms at the gate where you pay to park. The gate is not immediately at the road when you turn in, it is a little bit up the mountain road.

No dogs allowed on trails but people still bring dogs on the road. Its ok on the main Road but don't take dogs on the unpaved trails because there are snakes and who knows what else. I did see a snake.

euigoo K.

Walking through a place with gentle slopes and low mountains, where wildflowers bloom abundantly in every direction, brings great comfort and joy. Around the parking area, there are shade-providing trees that offer a pleasant place to rest, and the restrooms are clean, well-maintained, and have good water facilities. Early to mid-May is the best time to experience its full beauty. Highly recommended.

Cici C.

The hike was pretty but a lot of the paths were overgrown and really narrow which made it difficult when large groups passed by going the opposite way. The park was also closed when we got there after 10am so we had to park down in the neighborhood which adds about a mile of walking before you get to any trails. The views were beautiful and I would still recommend it.

Christine P.

Very lush and green as of March (went 3/22)! Just a beautiful scenery in itself. Flowers are starting to pop here and there along some of the trails. Not sure how much will bloom later on given the lack of rain this season but hopefully we get some more blooms!

Shawn S.

I did the Bane Canyon Loop Trail and it took 2hr40min round trip. If you park in the street it is free, and there are lots of spots. The hike itself was moderate, half paved road and half dirt trail. Overall moderate difficulty, some hills. The views are decent, the whole park is very vast and there are lots of hills. Would definitely be better in the spring when the flowers bloom and add color to the landscape.

Havitivi

Chino Hills State Park is a hidden gem in Southern California — especially for nature lovers, hikers, bikers, and anyone looking for a peaceful escape without going too far off the grid. The park spans rolling hills, grasslands, oak woodlands, and seasonal wildflowers that make the landscape truly picturesque, especially in spring when the mustard and poppies bloom in vibrant yellows and oranges.