North Etiwanda Preserve

I went hiking. When I returned I found my window was broken, they stole my makeup bag, purse and my lunch. Two other cars were broken into as well. I called the police department they said they would come down. I waited for them for 30 minutes and they didn't come. I drove down to the police station and they said you have to call the number. I called several times and no one answered. This is bs. I did call and no one came down.

It’s okay, wouldn’t go back. Parking is a nightmare and don’t even think about parking in a nearby residential area, PERMIT PARKING ONLY! I can see residents upset when others trying to park on their street.

Love this place, although be careful last time a car got broken into, but other than that very relaxing easy hike

Fun and challenging 3 mile hike. Went with my bf and some friends at 7 am on Sunday, we finished by 9 am. There were plenty of people walking around and a few places with shade on the way up to the water. The majority of the hike has a ton of rocks, so wearing good shoes is a must. When we got to the streams, there were a lot of trees, so it was dark and cool. There were plenty of rocks to sit on, but there were large spiders hanging out around them. Bringing a pair of extra water shoes is recommended if you plan on walking in the stream, I saw some glass while walking around the plunge basin. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because parking is limited and if we would have shown up maybe an hour later, we wouldn't have found parking. It gets really hot after 7 am at this time of the year, so doing this hike very early is definitely advised.

The preserve is a great place to hike alone, with a dog, with the kids, etc. There are plenty of spots to take pictures and the path is easy to follow. Until you’re at the waterfall there isn’t much coverage, so be sure to wear sunscreen if you’re out after the early morning.

I was told they charge, they in fact don’t. However, I was also told they had an additional parking section, so can’t guarantee if that other section charges a fee of any kind. As for my experience, completely free with the only price to pay being your time and commitment towards an interesting and adventurous life. The parking area begins at the bottom on a rocky area. From there the trail begins with two different routes that ultimately lead to the same location up top. The climb is the equivalent of the treadmill on full incline, but with medium to small rocks that could hurt your ankle if you’re not careful with the placement of your feet if running or even just walking. Traffic on Sunday was fair around 7:15 AM. Mostly families or couples and kids. The flow picked up about three hours in. After about half an hour or a little more you come across what most seem to call the end with a rocky cliff, the algae on the rock makes these boulders extremely slippery and I witnessed multiple kids or adults standing near which I don’t recommend or suggest. This area has a steep fall with a rocky drop and a small current from the creek. Kids, and families will all be in this area enjoying the stream and the nature. We ventured further than the typical path at this point with the only signs of traffic being a 2015 rock sprayed in graffiti. I documented the trail on ALLTRAILS which I suggest you download for your hike’s statistics and community. You’ll begin to come across trees with markings going back years of couples and hearts or the occasional troll statement which you also have to love. Somewhat of an advanced path that includes fallen tree branches as bridges and rocks and boulders you can jump on to not get wet and still venture further. We ultimately decided to end it at a certain point, but the extra adventure and thrill was worth it. Extremely careful as there is poison ivy and plenty of spots where you can fall and hurt yourself or ankles. Plenty of mosquitoes so the repellent was a luxury I’m glad I didn’t forget. Take snacks and water as it gets deep if you choose to go further as well as another person with you as the service is non existent at most points and absolutely nobody from the main cut off point was in sight or near to hear you. And to all the new hikers or those in a bad mood, acknowledge your fellow hikers going up or down. Weren’t in this journey together. Have fun! And put your phone down to enjoy the life and history.

This is a great hike to the Falls, 2 or so miles. There is good shade at the falls and very comfortable for a picnic, but there may be several other groups present. Wait to get to the parking lot to pay. There should be enough data to complete the payment, but if the parking is full, wait until hikers return and leave to get a spot, then pay. Otherwise you might loose time on the clock for parking. There are several loops you can take on the way up or down. We went straight up, and took a beautiful loop to the west on the way down, which may not be heavily traveled, but the trail was maintained and the views were wonderful. Looking forward to doing this hike again.

Starting point of a panoramic trail that goes up to the Etiwanda Falls. It’s an easy hike of about 2miles. Good shoes required. Parking is a very limited during peak hours, and you may need to wait 30 mins to secure a spot.