More than 3,000 acres of municipally operated open space and a 48-mile trail system give Chino Hills a strong connection to outdoor activities. At the same time, there’s more to explore than walking: Chino Hills State Park centers on trails, valleys, ridgelines and nature watching; the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center has a specific connection to the area’s equestrian and rural heritage. Golf, local history and library offerings round out the selection. If you’re looking for a hotel in Chino Hills, you can start by deciding which of these themes you want to shape your trip.
Open Spaces and Hiking Trails
Chino Hills has more than 3,000 acres of municipally operated open space. Its trail system includes 48 miles of trails; there are also 16 trailheads leading to 28 trails. The mileage indicates the size of the trail system, while the figures for trailheads and trails offer a second way to understand it. Both perspectives are useful for planning: they show the overall scale of the trail network as well as how many trailheads and individual trails it includes. The City of Chino Hills hiking trails app complements this overview with information on difficulty, estimated time for beginner hikers, distance and elevation gain.
The app brings together four criteria that answer different questions when choosing a trail: distance and elevation gain describe different features, while the estimated time is specifically given for beginner hikers. Check the app’s information for updates before planning your trip.
Walks and Nature at Chino Hills State Park
At Chino Hills State Park, you can walk on trails through valleys and along ridgelines. The trails and fire roads also offer opportunities to observe wildlife and native plants. The park covers more than 14,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Walking and nature watching offer different perspectives: you can focus on the shape of the terrain or turn your attention to animals and plants.
Equestrian History and Golf
The Frank B. and Helen McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center offers a historical perspective on the area’s equestrian and rural heritage. Helen McCoy donated the 20-acre facility to the city in 1997 to preserve the community’s equestrian and rural heritage. The center includes two lighted outdoor arenas. It also hosts local horse shows; individual dates vary. If a show is important to your travel dates, check the dates for each event.
Los Serranos Golf and Country Club opened in 1925 and is a public golf course in Chino Hills. Check current operating details before visiting. Sleepy Hollow is also part of local history: until 1928, it was a summer resort with about 90 cabins. The years mark different chapters—the golf course’s opening and the end of an earlier resort era.
Library, Local History and Events
The James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library has a historical archive of documents and photographs. The Chino Hills Branch Library also has a NASA-inspired children’s area with interactive, space-themed features. The library’s offerings therefore range from local documents and photographs to an interactive space theme for children.
The “Concerts in the Park” event takes place on Wednesday evenings in June, July and August at Veterans Park in Chino Hills. If a concert fits your travel dates, check the dates for the relevant season before making plans.
Explore more destinations: Running Springs, Blue Jay, Twentynine Palms, Cajon Junction, Loma Linda, Hesperia, Helendale, Joshua Tree
For the broader travel overview: San Bernardino.
