HACIENDA HILLS

If you want to have a great workout, don't mind going up steep hills, being out in nature, enjoying beautiful scenery, and having fun, this hike is for you! I took the Ahwingna Trail to the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail and back. These trails overlook two canyons on each side full of lush greenery. There are many trails here so you have a choice in picking your level of difficulty. Parking is very limited at the trailhead but you can park near the middle school. No fee to hike. And there is one pot-te-potty not far from the trailhead. I will definitely be back to hike other trails here. Be safe and go check it out!

This is a really nice place if you are looking for a short but moderately hard hike. It is pet-friendly. Keep them leashed because there are a lot of little creatures around. I love how the trail goes through picturesque hills. If you are going in the summer, Coyote trail(first left off the main trail from the parking lot) goes through the North facing side of the slope. It has lots of shade and you get really close to the plants. The Ahswinga trail which runs in the middle is a wide ascending trail. The trails are loops and joins in with the other trails so you can choose how far you want to go. There is also a bathroom at the trailhead. Word of caution: poison oak is everywhere. Learn to identify the plant and stay away.

Lovely trail with some nice shaded inclines and spectacular views. Many wildlife encounters when not too busy, but this is a popular hike; be aware of the day and time you hike to get the best experience.