Chino Hills State park- Diemer loop - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Chino Hills State park- Diemer loop
Country:	United States
State:	California
Nearby Town:	Yorba Linda
Rating:
Directions:	91 Fwy off at Yorba Linda Blvd
Total Hike Distance:	5.28 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Rim Crest Drive Trailhead
Trails Used:	South Ridge Trail, Diemer Trail, Telegraph Canyon Trail, Little Canyon trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Chino Hills State Park 1879 Jackson Street Riverside, CA 92504 (909)780-6222
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Horses
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This is a loop hike beginning at rimcrest Drive Trailhead. This is one of many variations possible within this end of Chino Hills State park. This loop hike can be done in either direction. Which direction you choose determines whether it is a mostly uphill, or mostly downhill hike. The trail itself is a fire road. South ridge trail looks down into Telegraph canyon, and views of Orange county, and beyond can be seen. Walking down into Telegraph canyon, the sounds of roads and freeways disappear. This is the highlight of the hike. Despite the prescence of mountain bikers and hikers, you get a feeling of seclusion. You walk the length of the canyon, and climb out the opposite end of the loop. Both Diemer, and little canyon trails are short but steep. You finish your hike on South Ridge trail. You continue back to the trailhead.