A wonderful wilderness area. The trail is moderately difficult with some steeper areas. Dogs are welcome but no bags, water or trash cans are provided above the parking area. You can visit Johnson's Pasture or if you're a seasoned hiker, this trail will lead you to San Dimas. Bring water. Parking is provided in the upper and lower lot (at Mills & Mt Baldy Rd). There is a parking fee and both lots fill up on sunny days. Pro tip: Claremont seniors receive 2 free annual parking passes (lower lot).

A good hike in a long while. Makes you think you gotta get out more often. But in reality I probably do this couple of times a year at most. I got to the trail entrance parking lot at about 8:15 am to find out it was full, but I only waited couple of minutes before park rangers guided me to a spot. I saw the other lot pretty full too on the way but cars were keep moving in and out busily. A ranger even helped me with the parking machine. I hiked a counterclockwise 5-mile loop trail in about three hours taking several bench breaks. First couple of miles are uphill a little demanding but manageable. For comparison I make 6-mile walk in about 2 hours on flat of surface cement and asphalt. Those hills will give you some real workout. Honestly I thought of turning back after first mile or so but decided to take my time and do it. Slowdown was due to slight hip joint discomfort. I didn’t mind uphill but surface is tilted, so I guess I put more pressure on one side. Funny thing is I can still jog down the downhill. Somehow I found that easier than walking. Port-a-potty at miles 2 and 4 and if you do clockwise loop it’s miles 1 and 3. No bear sightings today despite some YouTube posts. Look for CHWP sign on the way down if you want to make it back to the parking lot. You don’t want to wander into other trails. Happy hiking!

Fun and challenging hike. 5 miles and half of it is incline. Beautiful sights and lots of people. So I’d recommend checking this place out. The hike was a really good workout. There were lot of trees and greenery. Views from the top were amazing and there was a lot of people on the trail so I felt pretty safe. You do need to watch out for mountain lions and bears. There are signs saying to watch for them and what to do. We didn’t see any fortunately but we did hear a growl that freaked us out. Just be aware of your surroundings and enjoy the hike. Definitely check it out if you get a chance!

One of my favorite hiking trails. The fact that it switches between going up and then hiking down makes it a good workout. Lots of bikers come here, so if that irritates you then I’d stay away lol Bring water and sunscreen. There’s usually a good amount of hikers here so it feels safe, and it’s well maintained with lots of signs and break stops with benches and portable toilets. Parking is about 5-7 dollars I believe.

Definitely my favorite trail to run. It's challenging but still feasible to run the whole thing. I always go left at the first fork so I can go through the hard part first and end in the run in the shady wooded area.

Great spot to come for a hike, and it connects to many other trails in the area. Parking is paid, $5 on the weekdays and $7 on weekends. The only downside is that it gets VERY crowded, sometimes you won't find parking in either lot. There's basically no other parking unless you go all the way down to the Vons. Just plan ahead and you'll have a great time, there's bathrooms and places to rest along the trail. Make sure to bring water!

Great hike. Most people do the 5 mile loop but I extended it further by another mile or so. I parked at the main lot where I started my hike and finished down E Pomello Dr. $5 for 4 hours and $7 on weekends no cash. Nice good workout to start any day!

Got the weekend started with a nice hike. Beautiful scenery on a moderately difficult trail.

Avoid the parking! They charge you $10 to park to use public land for hiking. If you don't leave the ticket after you pay they will Charge you a $50 fee on top of the $10 you already paid!! They are also very strict on the times and park Ranger is very rude and unhelpful. Avoid this lot and this trail. Plenty of other places the hike with free parking. Hike is basically a loop with Hills. Has no water falls or any cool features that other hikes have.

Great park in the mountains of Claremont. There might be few every points. Some with free parking or you have to pay for parking. The hike and the mountain is definitely wild, and you have to be very cautious. Erosion is present everywhere and that’s something you should pay attention to avoid trouble or injury. Some of the hikes are very treacherous and hard. Going up is definitely harder than you think. This is a very clean hike and it’s maintained very well.

It's great, whether you hike or bike it. Very dog friendly, and lots of side trails for mountain biking. It overlaps a little with Marshall Canyon, another great trail for biking. It's easy to get lost up there! (In a good way, ofcc)