Claremont Hills Wilderness Park

The Claremont loop takes about 2 hours or 2 and a half hours walking at a regular pace cause of the elevation. About an hour or less for running. There's paid parking at the base of the trail which will cover four (or more hours if you're gonna hike away from the loop.) it's 5 miles. Beautiful views of the mountains and surrounding towns.

Good & popular hike. Not very difficult, but took 2hrs with a few stops to take in the view. I arrived at 6a to find plenty of parking, but leaving at 8a, there were only a few spaces left...

I did not realize this would be up the mountain lol! It’s a great hike, with beautiful views. I didn’t know that there were “two” trails, as seen by my last picture. However, it is a loop and if you choose one to start, you will go down the other. The trail to the right of the fork seemed to be a little less steep of an incline. There’s shaded seating at the top. Some hikers saw a cougar (?I forgot the animal, it’s the local wild cat) and a rattlesnake (both avoided people). It took us exactly 2hrs and we took a couple of short breaks.

A popular local loop but less known to tourists. It’s a 5-mile moderate loop with solid elevation gains and beautiful views of the Inland Empire. Go clockwise for more shade early. The gravel paths are well maintained, but bring good shoes. Usually a mix of hikers, runners, and families.

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!

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 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.

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.

I feel like I should get a T Shirt that says "I conquered the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park" because this hike was TOUGH! I didn't really look at reviews before I just saw that this was a highly rated hike so I went for it. I brought my wife and 4 kids AND a stroller. We parked and paid $9 for 4 hours since it was the weekend. $10 was for 6 hours. We arrived around 11 and I thought I wasn't going to use up all the time.. 4 hours.. that's A lot of time I thought... So away I went with a stroller and 4 kids, this was one of our first family hikes so I was pretty pumped. We started and it starts pretty nice, lots of trees and things to look at and then it starts going up hill. My wife started to push the stroller with 3 kids at the beginning but 10min in, it started to get steep so I pushed the stroller and she had the baby in the baby carrier. There's a map at the beginning which I highly suggest you take a pic of it. It guided us as we went a long. There were two trails one that went to the right and one to the left. we let the kids decide and they wanted to go right so away we went. It went up then kept going up for ALMOST 3 MILES... Kids go tired after 10 min of walking so they jumped in the stroller. So away we won't and I pushed that stroller up 3 miles uphill with 3 kids in it.. it would have been tough just walking the trail but i was sweating so much... People were cheering me on. I had to continue to push through... AND I DID! After about 3 miles it then goes downhill after that. It wasn't too bad after that and I felt accomplished after completing 5 miles pushing 3 kids.. it took us the whole 4 hours but we had some lunch at the top where there's a place to sit and look at the view. This is a great hike and it is very challenging. If you want to make it more challenging, try pushing a stroller with 3 toddlers weighing about 25-30 pounds each.. LETS GO!! LOL

Stopped by on Sunday, 06/08/25 with my boyfriend and our doggo. There is parking but the fee is inexpensive. A great hiking trail - highly recommend to hike during the morning time when it is cool.

You've got to get yourself together You've got stuck in a moment And now you can't get out of it... Best way to get out of it is to get outside! Nice spacious trail, whether you are cycling, running, walking or strolling the baby (yes you can take a jogger up the trail). Pay for parking either on the pay station or online. They do have portable bathrooms at the bottom and near the top. Put on a hat or sunblock. God bless

This is one of my favorite hikes in Southern California. It's not terribly difficult, but you do get a good sweat. I highly recommend it but go in the morning.

$10 parking right next to the entrance about a two hour hike. Going counterclockwise. Try to go on a cloudy day. Otherwise you'll be in direct sunlight or a large portion of the hike benches throughout the area portapotties at the entrance in about a mile in to the hike in either direction. Nice views of trees and hills.

It was a hike for someone who is sedimentary and doesn't line outside in real life. But loves to watch National Geographic channel shows. I had seen a lot of TikTok's with bears and lions popping up. Luckily we experienced none of that. But we were ready there are signs posted everywhere

Arrived at sunrise today, perfect temperature of 49 degrees the whole 1.5 hours of hiking! When we arrived there were only about 6 cars in the parking lot; when we left, the north parking lot was almost full! Super wonderful people are getting up early to hike on Saturday morning! Clear sky, fresh air, no bugs today. Everybody was friendly and saying hi to each other. Lots of happy dogs on leashes. Several runners with weighted packs! See the video of the hills!

We love this hiking trail! This is our first time hiking at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. It is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Angeles National Forest. The Park offers a five mile walking loop and smaller trails. Parking is available at parking lots on Mills Avenue and Mt. Baldy Road. Parking in the neighborhoods is restricted. We paid $9 for 4 hours of parking because it was a Memorial Day Holiday. Parking is based on your license plate number so no receipt is needed. This is a moderate-level hike with a lot of inclines. We started the loop from the left (anti-clockwise) of the fork to avoid the crowd. The path is wide enough for hikers and bikers. I am glad that I always exercise and go hiking sometimes so I enjoyed this interesting and fun 5-mile "The Loop" hike experience with beautiful scenery. I took a lot of photos to reward myself. FYI: Park Hours January 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. March 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. April 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. June 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. July 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. August 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. October 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. November 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. December 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Parking: easy, must pay if you're a non Claremont resident I enjoyed the hike. It's a bare, hilly mountain. There's nothing truly special to see but if you're looking for a local hike, this is it. I would say this is a beginner hike in the sense that you don't need to jump or anything crazy. All in all, i would come back for something nearby

Love this hike for so many reasons. I would say for most hikers it's an easy hike - 50% up hill 50% downhill. For me it would be considered a moderate hike (Rubidoux is an easy hike for me lol). Parking is $9 for 4 hours at the base of the hill. At the beginning there is a fork on the trail and if you go right, I feel it's less steep compared to if you go left. Either way the hike is a loop so you'll end up at the same place. If you go right, it has more shaded areas whereas, going left it's all pretty much direct sunlight. The whole thing is 5 miles so, expect to be there for at least 2 hours. At the top there's a beautiful lookout point with benches. Bring water, wear sunblock, and a hat. Happy hiking!

This was my second time doing the 5 mile Claremont Loop and I loved it. My friend suggested that we arrive around 7 am to be able to get parking near the larger lot near the entrance. You pay at the kiosk which was quick. We took the path to the left which has a bit of an incline. It was chilly so I didn't mind at all since the weather kept us cool on the hike. The view at the top was beautiful. On our way back down, the sun came out and by then I didn't need to wear my light jacket any longer. This is a lovely beginners hike for anyone. We saw people riding their mountain bikes, jogging and walking their pets too. We did see a portable potty but you really should bring your own toilet paper and hand wipes if you need to use the facilities. By the time we were done there was a long line just to get in the parking lot so my suggestions to start early so you don't have to wait and enjoy your hike!

Parking was a bit rough if you go in the morning before 11am, $10 on weekends. However, the hike was amazing! More easy-moderate , but mostly incline so be aware! Also alot of nature and we saw a bear!

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This is a nice area to hike. They do have a lot of mosquitoes, so make sure to use a bug repellant. You have to pay for parking before you enter the park and leave the parking ticket visible on the dashboard. Parking is $5 during the weekdays and $9 on holidays and weekends for a 4 hour period. There is a moderate incline throughout the hike. I use my hiking boots and long socks due to the mosquitoes. During my last visit, I encountered a small black snake. There's varying levels of shade. Be sure to bring plenty of water, especially if you're bringing your pets. This area does get more busy during the weekends and on holidays. The trail might be a bit difficult for small children due to some of the inclines. I will be returning once the weather is a bit more cool.

My BF and I went on our first hike of Spring at Claremont Wilderness Park. Neither of us had ever been, so it was a learning curve. Make sure and buy a parking permit for your car! The hike is 5 mile long loop and took us about 3 hours to complete, next time I'll probably only walk part if it, the whole thing was more than I could handle. The ground is dirt so easy on the joints, the path has a lot of inclines and declines so you'll get a workout . Beautiful elevated views of the whole area and mountains mountain

Really well kept park with clear easy path and its a loop. The path starting towards the northeast can get pretty steep. Its pretty shady at first but becomes more exposed. It was nice to come on a cold but sunny day, but I would imagine on a warmer day it could get pretty uncomfortable. There is paid parking, and restrooms (portable) at least at the beginning of the trail. Seems like a dog, kid, and bike friendly trail. Beautiful views!

Me & my husband did the 5-mile loop today early in the morning. We opted to start using the right-side (Cobalt trail). Truly was a beautiful hike. We are both big people but in the process of losing weight and we did it even though it was quite difficult. The first 2 miles were all up hill and we powered through it. We loved the whole experience and many other hikers were extremely motivating by encouraging us. Make sure to bring plenty of water. We did the hike at 8am and the closest parking lot was almost full. We paid for 4 hours but we finished in less than 3. Amazing time outdoors!

Grate place to hike! 5 mile loop this trail is also known as the loop. If you are not a Claremont resident be ready to pay for parking. I like this hike because is well traveled however bring enough water because the sun will be beating on you all along the trail Rattle snake season is beginning so be prepared and alert for that

Amazing spot great views, safe well-maintained. Bring water, and a hat and enjoy the hike.

As you're making your way to the destination, you'll see a "paid" parking lot to your right. Keep driving further and you'll see another parking lot to your left. Try coming early around 8-9am because both lots fill up fast. You must pay for your parking spot # unless you have a pass. $5 on weekday and $7 on weekend. Also, you have to select which # you're parked in when you buy the park pass. You can't pass it onto another person. A lady tried to give me her pass but the ranger was right there and told her it's not transferable. You can bring your dog but please make sure you take plenty of water for them. As you begin your adventure, you'll see a fork in the road: left is Burbank Canyon and right is Cobal. Stay to the right for optimal shade and/or if you have dogs. The left Burbank trail has a more difficult start and has little to no shade. I couldn't make the whole trail with my pup so had to turn around. I'll have to come back during the winter or a cold day. It was nice seeing so many dogs, families and couples on the hike! PROS: good loop trail, plenty of photo opportunities, and paved parking spots. You can bring your dog or kids. CONS: not much shade so I recommend going on a cooler day or during winter. Also need to pay for parking.

The Claremont Wilderness Trail is a gateway to adventure and other, more rugged trails, one of which eventually ascends Mt. Baldy. However, the section most popular with sports enthusiasts is roughly 5-miles, fairly balanced in terms of uphill and downhill stretches. A popular spot for hikes and mountain biking, a lot of people also bring their dogs, but some don't come prepared to ensure their pets don't get heat illness or dehydrated. Parking: The lot closest to the trailhead gets full early, fortunately, there's another a short distance down the street, however. Be sure to pay and display your parking permit, however, the Rangers are usually on patrol. Once situated, it's time to hike or ride. There's a "dogleg" common approach trail after passing through the gate and at the 'wishbone' you can decide your approach the Right-Hand path is probably steeper going up, but has slightly more shade on the lower section. The Left-hand path is more exposed but has gentler steep sections. Either way you'll get to the covered gazebo at the summit. There's an outhouse up there too, just in case... I saw one Coyote but this is nature and Mountain Lions and Coyotes live here, they look for opportunities, especially foolish people who let their dogs off the leash. Speaking of foolish people, we witnessed two poor dogs whose masters failed to bring any water for themselves, mush less their pets. It was well into the high 80s by mid-morning and the dusty rocks in the trail were heating up. That plus little shade and the wretched animals were flopping down in the small patches of shade and refused to go on. Lesson here is bring water and a collapsible water bowl. Overall, the hike is moderate to difficult depending on your fitness level. Good trail shoes or light hiking boots are recommended, and a small day pack could carry additional fluids. In warmer months I'd say start by 8am, but naturally, if you arrive at 7am when the park opens, that'd be even better.

This park/trail is so nice! I love that it's so clean and well maintained. They have portapotties at the entrance as well as on the trail itself. The little shade structure is very nice and clean too. I don't mind paying 5$ for parking knowing how much effort is out to keep the trail maintained.

Two official entrances . This one is located south west of the main entrance. Non paid and ample parking at the sport center or park and or by the street side. This location is calm and various route to run. Entrance into the hills is steep and can loop for over 10 miles... up to potato hill. Challenging for bikers walkers and runners. Great views many people and great moments. No true negative points, just a great place to exercise at

This is one of my new fave trails for getting a good walk in, especially for those of us trying to get back into a bit of cardio. While decently trafficked, the roads are large enough for ample social distancing. Still $5 on weekdays and $7 on weekends for the paid lots but overall very convenient. You'll see clear trail markers every 1/2 to one mile and there are quite a few benches along the way if you need to rest. Plus a few portable toilets throughout too. As others have mentioned, not much shade, so come early and/or bring a hat. There are inclines but not terribly steep at all. We started on the right going to Cobal (when you start there's a sign pointing to Cobal to the right and Burbank to the left). Going on the right path was less gradual and felt like it may have a steeper start than the right, but I personally liked it and gave more of a sense of accomplishment/workout. After you get halfway (basically the top), it's mostly downhill except for a few sections, and may have felt quicker than if I had to walk uphill across a few "mini switchbacks" if I chose the left. Either way is fine, but seemed like most people opted to start from the left and few people chose the right like we did.

I this place. It wasn't too bad for a humid day. Beautiful scenery and the hike isn't too bad either.

First time doing this hike and it was a great combination of incline, workout and nice views all within a 5 mile/2 hour range. We started around 11:30 and ended at 2:30 with a bunch of stops in between. We went up the left side and that incline had a few turns to it and once we got to the first port-a-potty I was like, "How much longer?" It was a bit more, but we were slowly and steadily making the climb and enjoying the views. The incline was steep but not so steep you'd fall over. For context, there was a pregnant lady with her 4 year old son pushing a stroller up the incline and towards the end there were two more big inclines but they made it up fine. You get a decent view of the L.A. skyline if it's a clear, sunny day. There are 2 port-a-potties along the trail and plenty of room for people to hike around. Now that we know the ins-and-outs of the hike we should be able to make better time, but there's no rush since it's really beautiful and you're surrounded by trees and nature. We parked in the lot at the bottom and the car next to us was leaving and and had about 2 hours left on their parking permit and gave it to us. Be aware this is also a popular mountain bike trail so keep an eye out for flying bikes.

Such a nice trail for a morning hike! Several areas are shaded to keep cool during the summer and the trail is not tricky to get too! Well paved. Parking is $7.

Another day another hike. This one was a bit out of the way for me but pretty cool. Upon entering, there's two parking lot. There was the main one that we parked at was at the base of the trail. A security guard was on hand guiding in the cars one by to make sure it wasn't cars crowding looking for parking. From there, it's a paid lot. You pay at the kiosk which was about 4.00 I believe. Use the number lot that you car was parked at and place the ticket on the dashboard. Your typical paid lot. From there just go towards the beginning of the train. As well there, security was on hand making sure that mask was worn before heading into the trail. Starting off, another person was there making sure that your going the one way as it was a one way trekking. The path for the trail was pretty wide so that helped with the safe distancing. Pets are allowed on the trail with you but must be on leash. The whole trek was 5 miles. Staring off with an incline. There's benches at certain stop point for resting or enjoying the view. Trash cans were scattered throughout the path which was really handy. The trail want hard but but you do feel the incline at certain parts. Did noticed some porter potties but I think they were locked. Also, at each mile stop, there's a marker to let you know how many miles you have just past. The overall of the trek, was nice. It was pretty busy with people as well as pets walking. The views are amazing as well. Parking lot can get very busy at certain times so be prepared for that. There was also a water refilling station at the parking lot.

Nice 5 mile hike in the heart of Claremont, CA. It is perfect for family hikes, solo hikes, hikes with your dog, etc. There are two parking lots...one that is right where the entrance to the hike is and the other one is a bit of a walk (not too bad, trust me). There is a fee for the parking lot which I believe is usually $5 but recently it was $7. Masks are required here and they do have plenty of signs up saying you'll be fine if you don't wear one. There are rangers that stands infront of the entrance and usually outside. When you start the hike, you'll walk a very short distance until you notice it gives you two options. I can't remember the name of the trial but one goes straight along the path & the other one was a slight left. I have been told that the straight ahead trail was the easier one and then I was also told otherwise. Honestly, they're both the same to me. I highly recommend coming early because of the parking situation, they fill up quick! Also because of the heat. It gets hot quick and while there are some shades...the sun is still beaming down at you. There are little benches and rest stops along the way but the real treat is when you make it halfway and there's a beautiful rest area that overlooks the claremont area. Overall, this is an easy 5 mile hike with enough inclines to make you work extra hard.

This is a great spot for a challenging hike or bike. The trails have some great steep areas and for biking it provides an even better workout. The views are worth the sweat and always enjoyable.

It's a good 5 mile butt kicker!!! Great views at the top of Johnson's Pasture, Marshall Canyon and the Loop

Claremont Wilderness Trail is a five mile loop trail. It is somewhat steep but not too strenuous. Once you hit the halfway mark (when you see the hut), that is when you go downhill. Or you can take the trail backwards, by going downhill and then going up the steep route. Best to go in the early morning. I was practically breathing in gnats when I had gone close to noon. These flying critters don't have sense of direction and will fly in your face not caring if you need to breathe. I have also been in the early morning and it seems gnats were almost non-existent. Weather can get scorchingly hot so that's another reason to go early morning. I haven't run into any rattlesnakes. But have seen some people wander off trail over thorny bushes to the riskiest points to take pictures for I presume Instagram. That is, if they were able to post the picture and not land in a morbid news article. You might run into bikers. You might also run into people blasting ratchet music through their portable speakers as they're passing by. I wish some people would just enjoy the sound of nature but I guess that's too much to ask. There's definitely all different kinds of people here. A diverse group if you will. Anyway it's a great hiking trail. The trail is wide, clean, and nicely paved. You'll see mountains, greenery, and all that good stuff. Many photo opportunities throughout without needing to go off trail.

If you're in this area or anywhere around it this trail is super chill. Nicknamed the 5 mile loop this is exactly that. Either way you start it's an immediate incline. Nothing too difficult and the incline only lasts about half of the trail give or take depending on what direction you start. This hike is the perfect distance to get a good workout and makes you feel accomplished afterwards. Summers can get pretty hot, but early mornings and evening hikes are definitely tolerable. Winter hikes are also nice with light layered clothes you end up warming up during the hike. Great place to start and end the day.

My brother and a childhood friend of ours did the Claremont Hills Wilderness Trail several weeks back. I have always known about this trail when I was in my 20's, but never visited it until now in my 40's LOL. Basically, it is an upside down ^ shape trail so you either start it from the left side and end on the right side and vice versa. Our friend recommended to start the trail on the left side so that's what we did. She said heading up on the right side somehow has more windiness, hence, creates more effort versus heading down that way from the left side (hope that makes sense). Anyway, we didn't do the entire 5 miles trail due to time constraints, but for the miles that we did cover which was only 1.5 miles LOL, it was very nice and clean. The trail was wide, too. We just headed back down the same way we headed up. So in actuality, we did walk a total of 3 miles LOL. Even though we only did 1.5 miles, there were a few spots that were a tad steep... we didn't notice it as we were heading up, but we felt it when heading down. Parking is not free. They have a pay station. I think it's credit card only... don't remember. It is $5 per parking spot on the weekends. Weekdays is cheaper. If I recall, it's good for 4 hours. That should be enough time to complete the entire 5 miles at an average walking pace of 25 mins per mile IMHO, but if you stop and go, then more time is spent and may take you the whole 4 hours. Toilet potties are available at the start of the trail, but not sure if there are any available in the middle of the trail. Overall, I didn't know what to expect, but it didn't disappoint. I'm looking forward to heading back to do the full 5 miles in the near future. Give this trail a try if you haven't yet. Happy Hike Trailing!

Parking is 7.00 and I honestly can see that they are doing a great job with the money. Trails are clean and no trash or tagging. I guess when you make things free or cheap it brings out people who don't care about nature. I love this hike, it's beautiful and you can really challenge yourself. You can take it easy and you can also run it and challenge yourself! Beautiful view at the top, lots of green and nature to see!!

I love this place!!!! If you want to hike and have a little bit of a challenge try these hills! I've been going here for years and will continue to do so. Even brought my step son who is training for boxing to come hike. He loved it!

They will give you a ticket worth 50$ if you late past 1800. I wasn't aware I needed a permit too another 50$ forget it. They don't give warning tickets just greedy and boom! You have a ticket. Just rated 1 since I hiked but!

Great hike! Beautiful greenery and landscapes along the way which really showcases the breathtaking views of this city. It rained for about a week straight before we went on the hike so it cleared up all the smog and we were left with a gorgeous clear sky and lush foliage. The entire hike is about 1.5 hours if you're going at a moderate pace and great for dogs and bikers, as we saw many. I would say that it's a nice interval hike with varying inclines of the terrain. There are two parking lots, the first is for the park and if you keep going down, past the park, you'll get to the parking lot for the trail -- parking is $5 and don't forget to place your ticket on the dash. Enjoy!

Veni, vidi, vici!!!! This trail has what seems to be many inclines, a few down slopes, and seldom flat areas...Apparently there are multiple starting points for "the loop". I've done 2, one from the upper parking lot which ends up being 5 miles and the other starting in a residential area off of Mountain St, which is about 7 miles. For those who think they might be intimidated, fear not, as there are benches throughout the hike that one can use for stopping/ resting points. COVID NOTE: There is a sign that reads that you must wear a mask and there's a 100 dollar fine if you choose not to do so. I've seen park rangers on the trail a couple of times. PARK HOURS: THEY VARY BY MONTH! Please be aware that the hours change throughout the month. If you are parking in the park lots, the park ranger will not open the gates to the lot until it opens! Make sure to avoid the crowds by coming closer to opening times. PARKING: There are two parking lots which you can choose from. One is at the base of trail and the other is further down the street from the trail. Both have machines that charge 5 bucks to park for a four hour permit Monday through Friday AND 7 dollars on Saturday/ Sunday from open to 10am. QUICK NOTE: the parking ticket machines are a bit sensitive sometimes so make sure to take two cards, as these machines DO NOT take cash. You can park down the street at the Vons shopping center and walk your way up if you are looking to save yourself some money, but do so at your own risk. There's something about finishing a 5 to 7 mile hike that makes your day a lot better. COME AND ENJOY THE SCENERY!

This is a beautiful trail to hit in the morning . The 5 mile loop is a great hike . No matter what side you start on you will be going up hill . Eventually it plateaus and then you go downhill for a bit . Great hike to walk , but also to run . Lost of shade, a few porta potty. The ranger is always around so you feel safe. Safe parking lot for your car just don't leave anything visible. Also you have to pay for parking . Lots of nice places to get great views of the land scape .

This was a great hike with my parents. They found it nice and flat for the most part. The sections of elevation were a bit harder for them but manageable. There was plenty of rest points and shady areas. We loved it! Not a lot of wildlife to see, mainly some squirrels, lizards, and birds, but be on the lookout - we got lucky and saw a tarantula crossing the trail! You have to pay for parking ($5 weekdays/$7 weekends for 4 hours) but it's well worth it! There were nice, wide trails to take, which were not very crowded. Also, there are rules set for COVID safety, such as masks required at the parking lot and trailhead and a set path (one way) with arrows to guide you. We will definitely be back for this 5 mile loop. Such a great work out!

Family friendly, well-groomed hiking trail in Claremont. There's a paid parking lot ($5 on weekdays and $7 on weekends for four hours; credit cards accepted). There's also an overflow lot but the main parking lot is pretty big. They're open during coronavirus but masks are required (please wear your masks!! There were unfortunately a lot of people not wearing masks). The trail is only open one way so you have to take the right when you begin (although clearly some people can't read the writing on the green arrows). There's three porta potties at the trailhead and the porta potties on the trail we're all closed. It's uphill but it's not too steep. Note that there is very little shade and it gets quite hot, so bring a lot of water. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail.

Love this place. It's gets very hot on trail so bring lots of water. Both sides of trail you go uphill and it's great workout.

Great trail with pretty nice views. You'll definitely get a good workout out here whether you walk, run, or bike. It's very popular so there's always hikers around which is nice if you like doing solo hikes, but don't necessarily like being too close to people. I've never had an issue with parking as I always come early but there are two lots and you do have to pay $7, which I think covers up to two hours, just enough time to finish up the 5 miles. Also, there's not a lot of shade on the trail as it can get pretty warm out there with the sun hitting you directly so I recommend wearing your sunblock, hat, long sleeve, and bringing a water bottle.

I can't get over how nice this trail is! It's so clean and they're aren't any rocks or pot holes or anything on the trials that can possible cause an injury lol. Not only was it challenging but such a nice view. Loved this hike. I recommend taking a hat and or sunglasses, there isn't much shade. Also take old sneakers or hiking shoes because it's all loose dirt. By the time I was done with the hike my black socks where covered in dirt.

I love this hike! Good for all levels of fitness, Great workout. Only thing I don't like is having to see people torture their dogs forcing them to hike this trail. The park rangers really work hard at keeping it nice and clean.

I drove 30 minutes to get here and they want us to pay to park? $5/4 hrs. Yeah, no thank you. I should be able to hike and fill my lungs with the fresh, smoke-filled mountain air for free. Bye! Update: drove up the road and found a turnabout to park at. Did the Potato mountain trail. That trail kicked our butts! Very fun!

First time hiking here. I must say I loved the fact there were bathrooms (porta-potties) throughout the trail. I also love that there were resting areas around to take a brake. It was overcast today and it felt great. I personally can't do any hotter than 85°. We did this as a group with 6 kids (1yr-7yrs old) & 6 adults. We were slow because the kids wanted to stop & play throughout the trip. It taken about 2hrs 45min to complete. Can't wait to try this again with adults only.

I love the Claremont Hills Wilderness Trail, otherwise known as The Claremont Loop! It is a 5-mile loop of easy to moderate difficulty for hiking (as I saw another reviewer describe it). If you are an avid hiker, this is just going to be a baby hike for you on a day when you would like to "take it easy." If you are new, it will kick your butt, but you will have enjoyed it, haha. People also go there regularly to run and bike, as the trail is wide (but as I am not a runner or a biker, I can mostly talk about my experiences with hiking). The loop (when hiking) seems to take about 1 hour and 15 minutes (if you're more of a regular) to about 2 hours (if you're new) to complete. On a good day, there are a couple of spots where you can catch a view of downtown LA, which is pretty cool. You can also catch glimpses of deer (and other not-so-desired wildlife). It gets pretty crowded during weekends, so if you want to get a parking spot in one of the two parking lots, it is good to keep that in mind when planning to go. Hours vary each season, and they are very strict on people not being there past the posted time, for safety reasons! This trail is dog-friendly, but your canine has to be on a leash and licensed (and yes, they do often check!).