Chino Hills State Park

Here are the event details:

Meeting times: 7am 

Meeting Place: We will meet at the church parking lot. Enter the parking lot from the church administration building on Red Oak Street, make a left and an immediate right to drive to the back parking lot where the tan portable buildings are located.

Hiking Leader: Debra Young - Contact number for questions, (909) 630-3519.

Fee:  No charge to walk into park from Sapphire road Trail head. Parking $10

Trail Difficulty Rating : Very easy. Number of Miles: about 6 miles round trip. Depending on the number of trails we take. Total time about 3.5 hours including resting.  

Weather: expected to be about 70 degrees.

Required Footwear: hiking shoes or good tennis shoes with support and tread.   

Required Gear: a LIGHT backpack or waist pack for your snacks and water, walking stick. Walking sticks help to navigate the steps. MUST have water, insect repellant, sun block, sunglasses and a hat on this trail. No heavy or dark clothing. You will want to stay cool. If you wear long sleeves make sure it is light breathable material.

Minimum Amount of Water to Bring: 3-4 bottles of water is enough. There is public water at the M Rolling Ranch Grounds.  As always never drink the stream water.   

Minimum Amount of Food to Bring: sack lunch, fruit or energy snacks ARE REQUIRED ON THIS TRIP. There are restaurants and stores in the immediate area.

Hike Description (include terrain, destination, challenges, flora, fauna, and history)

This hike is easy as far as elevation. The effort will be hiking a roundtrip of 6 miles. There will be plenty of rest periods and we will move at a moderate pace. We will begin at the trail head at Sapphire Road. This trail is Bane Canyon Road. We will not deviate from this road. We will take it straight into the Rolling M Ranch. There is an incline when you begin for the first ¼ mile until you reach the ranger kiosk and outhouse. Bane Canyon Road is primarily flat and wide with compacted dirt and some rolling areas. From there follow the trail for the next 2.75 miles until you come to the Rolling M Ranch historic sight. There is an outhouse at about mile 2.5 and also at your destination at the Rolling M has water, nice bathrooms and picnic areas and to eat and relax. Bane Canyon Rd is also used for drivers and personnel to get to the ranch so please beware of vehicles.

Chino Hills State Park Trail Head is located at 4721 Sapphire Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Please park on the road. If you want to enter the park you can drive on the dirt road. Entry is $10.

Chino Hills State Park, located in Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties is a  12,500-acre park is located near the northern end of what geologists call the Peninsular Ranges Geomorphic Province. 

The Chino Hills are part of the group of hills that include the Puente Hills to the northwest. These hills form a roughly triangular area of approximately 35 square miles of valleys, canyons, hills and steep slopes. Sixty miles of trails and fire roads also offer excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife and native plants. Facilities consist of a picnic area, equestrian staging area, pipe corrals, a historic barn, water spigots and restrooms. Most of the trails accept multiple use. However, a few trails are designated for hiking only, because of safety issues or the potential for damage to habitat.

Can I bring my dog?:YES. Dogs ,must be leashed and can only be walked on Bane Cyn. Road which is the trail we will be on.

Driving Directions (include mileage, landmarks, turns)

Driving time: 30 minutes from Rancho Cucamonga to hiking site.  From Rancho Cucamonga take the 15 freeway South to the 60 west. Merge onto CA-71 S via EXIT 29B toward CORONA., Take the SOQUEL CANYON PKWY exit, EXIT 7, turn right. Go to Elinvar and turn left. Go 3 blocks and turn left onto Sapphire. You are at the trail head and you can park on the right  side of the street or on Elinvar.

Six questions each participant must answer “yes” to before being allowed  on hike  1. Are you medically fit to participate in this hike?  2. Are you bringing adequate food and water?  3. Do you have the required footwear for this hike?  4. Do you have the proper clothing for this hike?  5. Do you have the proper gear for this hike?  6. Did you prepare physically for this hike?   In case of emergency: Dial 911   Nearest medical facility: Chino Valley Community Hosp. (909)-464-8600 Pomo Valley Hospital (909)-865-9500

Nearest law enforcement (name, phone number, directions, and time to reach):  Police Dept :  Chino Hills Police Station, 14077 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, CA  91709 Ph: (909) 364-2000 After Hours Dispatch Ph: (909) 465-6837

Appropriate State Park, Forest Service: 951-780-6222 Chino Hills Ranger

Leaving early: If you must leave the hike early please tell me. If I think you’re lost, I’m going to call heaven, my prayer partners, Pastor Coronado, all emergency services will be notified, your family will be called, most likely the hiking group will be calling their families telling them they are waiting for you and every angel in heaven will be on alert. We can avoid unnecessary stress, use of emergency personal and heavenly time if you communicate. Emergency services are charged to people who unwisely use them.   

Special Conditions: As always beautiful scenery.

What happens when the weather does not co-operate: We will never go hiking in inclement weather (storms, lightning, thunder, possible flash floods, icy roads etc). Only God knows all things, my job is to do the best at planning a great trip. I will make all efforts to call and email you if we must postpone a date or change sites.