Took about an hour and a half at a good pace. Clean and well maintained. They charge for parking...$5 and I think $7 on weekend...which is not a lot for a single visit but would be to make this your regular work hike on a regular basis. Yet....as a resident of California feel like really....yet another fee grab by a public sector entity to get money......we are already overwhelmed with fees and you cant use the Adventure pass and NPS pass. Its a nice hike.....

Which side of the loop should you go left or right?If you go on the right side you will be going mostly straight up for about 2 miles, then downhill except for one more small up hill test If you go on the left side, the incline is more gradual with some valleys. However it would take you longer to reach the peak.

Nice location for a quick 5 mile loop, on weekends is very crowded, parking will cost you $7.00 weekdays $5.00.

Wide walking path 5 miles long. 2½ miles of incline. Beautiful views.

Very beautiful trail! Nice combination of uphill and down hill for the total loop of 5 miles. They have signs asking for one way walking and most people comply. One of my favorite morning walks/hikes. Parking is not free

Be prepared for lots of up and down hills. Not much shade. Depending on which way you start you either start or end with shade, then the opposite near the end. Expect to spend at least 1.5-2 hours there if youre just strolling along. Paid parking as well. $5 for 4 hours.

Nice wide hard packed trails. Great for hiking and biking. Get there early in the warmer months and weekends. The trail gets quite busy. Bring water in the warm months. It gets very warm. Be careful when bringing dogs because it can get very hot and there is not much shade and only water at the parking lot. Also sometimes rattlesnakes are spotted so keep your dog on a leash.If you bike please use a bell on your bike. And wear a helmet. You can come up on hikers very quickly and a lot of corners are hard to see around due to brush. IMO bikes and hikers should go in opposite directions on the trail. That way they will always face each other when they meet. There will be no more surprise bike scares from behind as they bomb down the downhill sections.Also please be courteous and share the trail with everyone. Try not to walk 3 or 4 abreast and take up the whole trail. Some people run it and its nice to not have to go out of your way to get around a group of people. Especially when going uphill.

Nice trails when open--they often arent, and google reviews keeps posting that they are open (as in the time of this writing). They have been postponing the opening every few days. Best to go to the Claremont City website, they post whether the trails are currently open or closed, but dont rely on the scheduled opening--it comes and goes with no opening.

Lovely place to take a hike..There is a parking fee (small like $5) to pay with a meter. Before you start the trail there is a water station for you and your dogs to drink water and a restroom to use.There is two trails to take a 3 mile and a 5 mile.If you are sensitive to heat, go early in the morning around 6 -9. After 9 am, the heat can be felt. Later in the day around 1 or so, I suggest to bring lots of water and a snack for the puppers.Bring water for the pups in the summer as the heat gets to them and remember to keep them on a leash and clean up after them. There is trash cans set around the trail.The views here are very beautiful especially when reaching the top. I enjoy the quietness in the morning and the sound of the birds.These pics are of two different days. Enjoy your trip!

$5.00 for parking on weekdays, $7.00 on weekends. If you stick to following the posts with the marked miles you get a 5 mile hike that brings you right back to the start. There are cameras in the parking lot as well as a few porter potties. Signs posted warn of mountain lions. On this day we saw adult deer. They come out went it rains to drink from the puddles. Somebody decorated a tree like a Christmas tree. Walk or run this 5 mile trail a few times a week and if you watch your diet, your guaranteed to lose weight and build some calf muscle.

The entire trail is five miles long with some steep inclines. Very enjoyable and you dont have to walk the entire trail. There are port-o-potties at two spots along the trail along with benches scattered throughout. Parking is $5 during the week but $7 on the weekends. Also, the fee is only good for 4 hours but that is more than enough time. One can also mountain bike the trail as well. All in all, it was fun and Ill be doing this again

I had never experienced something like this, its horrible, I tried to distract my children from getting out of the routine during covid 19, we went for a walk, we parked in the closest part. The Gate was open I could take my ticket, we started going up, we went down at 6:20 and what was our surprise, a ticket for$ 50.00 plus the closed gate. without light all desolate other 4 people together with me in the nort parking. Excuse me but that is very unpleasant. If they already gave us the ticket, why close the gate? Why not wait for people, why is there a forest ranger? very bad very sad because years ago it was and was my favorite place. Not any more how can support with all this crisis like that. I cant take my kids early because they are in class .

Five mile hike is great. You have admire the view. On sixty seven and did the hike. You have to see for yourself.

Fun trail to hike! Trail is wide and easily accessible to everyone. It is very clean and well maintained. Park rangers are always friendly and helpful. Just wish it wasn’t so popular

About 2.5 Miles up and then 2.5 Miles down. Scrub scenery. 5 dollars to park during the week. Its okay. Not much shade. Saw a couple birds and squirrels, but otherwise no wildlife. We went about 1030 am. Maybe early morning or end of day would be more interesting.

This trail is hands down the best!! Im so glad its finally open again. It will be a challenge for beginners as due to current circumstances they force everyone to go up the right side so the initial climb is steeper, however there are plenty of rest points to catch your breath and stretch out. Tons of places to snap your photos for the gram or snap or whatever social media you want as well. Amazing views the entire trail!!!! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will finish the trail!! Enjoy!!

Its a simple hike with a decent amount of exercise, and good views of the valley

Easy and quick hike thats really close to home.

I thought this place was absolutely beautiful it was perfect to go hiking everything was so breathtaking....

This is my favorite hiking spot. Good challenging trail, remember to bring a lot of water.

Go 5 mile hike. You will be looking at going up hill the 1st half and down hill the second half. I carry a 40 pound weight in my back pack to add some challenge.

Amazing trail!The city really cares about this park and it shows, trails are well kept, dog friendly amenities, maps, trail markers, gorgeous views, all of which are nested right past suburbia. Id say if you have a furry friend come on and bring them on down, my golden absolutely loved the trail! Just remember to clean up after the four legged friend!Parking is paid and the machines dont take cash so bring plastic! The trail is pretty family friendly so you can bring your strollers and little ones! The trail is shared with bikers so be aware of them coming down at a rate of speed.

Fun place to hike. Kid and dog friendly.

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.

Nice workout trail. Very busy and be prepared to pay for parking.

Finally able to enjoy the outdoors. Masks are encouraged specially if hiking with people outside of your household.

The hours are restrictive and parking is paid. The trail is very well maintained though which is a huge plus.

Wilderness park was foggy this morning. We got there at 7 this morning. Most were wearing masks inside the park. There were only about 12 people who ignored the one way trekking signs and walked the wrong way. Beautiful foggy morning with a little sun towards the end. Greener than usual, monkey flowers in bloom. Well try to get there at 6 next time

Great gem in Claremont and my go to if I dont have a ton of time to drive far or if Im not looking for a crazy adventure but still want to get a good hike in! Only a 10 min drive from the colleges and its a 5 mile loop so its a decent hike!! Not the hardest of hikes but you still feel like youre getting a workout in. Its also easy to do less mileage if you want and to turn around and go back down. There are two paths at the start, so whichever one you pick to go up, youll wind up coming down the other. Ive done this trail multiple times during a wide range of hours and its never terribly crowded! Really great trail to go with a friend or group of friends or to bring your dog along for :)

5 mile hike was awesome..Ill never 4get this beauty.

Great place to take a hike with your spouse or the whole family. Its not an easy hike if your not used to walking. It will make you sweat so bring plenty water.

Great views! Trails are nice and wide some are more challenging than others! Good way to spend a nice day with some nice views

Absolutely love this hike. I dont need to try new places cause Im always amazed by the beauty and the hike.

Good trail. Easy. Wide fire road. Lots of people if you wanted to hike alone you would never really be alone.

I love the climb, it makes me feel so much better after I finish. Because I am distressing as I do. Plus the views are amazing. Specially at sunrise

I love this place. Its safe for a woman to hike alone because its wide open with plenty of people hiking. Its clean with mile post makers. The only down fault would be, not enough shade but that can easily be solved by starting out early.I finally got to see the deers.

Great place to START YOUR DAY...

Great little walk, we went up the trail on the left (which is a bit steeper than the trail going right) but you can loop around which is nice.

There is a 5 mile track that loops around or you can do the shorter 1 mile hike which requires you to turn back. I’ve gotten lost a couple of times trying to explore different forks in the road, but that’s the beauty of navigation & discovery. I recommend sticking to the path and following the signs for people who prefer straight forward trails. Beautiful hill views from all heights and angles!

Great scenery. 5 mile hike. Burbank route is the best to take advantage of the scenery. Recommend a trail stroller, not the one I had. We still made it.

Great trail, it does get busy but rangers help direct new folks to available parking all day long. Trail is clean and patrolled often.

Great 5 mile walk. Me and my wifes favorite place to go for a run.

A four mile hike full of beautiful flowers, and got to see a doe.

First and foremost the parking: It’s tricky. City of Claremont doesn’t have any public parking near this trail. You basically have to hit the parking lotto with the two busy mini lots. $3 pass worth it.Claremont hills wilderness park is a lovely 5 mi loop that starts off through a shady forest before it opens up to a scorching sandy ascent. It’s a great workout and you have amazing views of the inland empire and on a clear day (rare) you can even see the shore line and downtown los angeles!

Great views nice hike with friends or family

Great place for a nice hike. Quiet. Watch out for rattlesnakes.

I love this place. For me it is outrageously difficult but it is beautiful and fun.

Great trails, love that is clean hope everyone keeps it that way, very safe and the rangers are always going around making sure everyone stays safe thank you

Parking sucks but the trail is very well maintained. Great for families

Beautiful oak tree woodland but lots of poison oak vines.

We went to Claremont loop for the first time you have to pay for parking you get 4 hours for $7 it was 1 way in 1 way out and face masks required to help with social distancing and covid-19 it was a good hike cool most of the way up lotsa shade we got there at 630am and but they open at 530am in July

Nice trail

Quite secluded (from freeway (s),..(be forewarned, its a very () up-it-y..? ,- area.. ️️

Great 5 Mile hike In the Loop especially after being locked down so many weeks parking lot was full actually both parking lots were full when I was there 7am they do tell you to wear a mask

Took the dogs here for a hike, and it was a well maintained trail and really nice venue with great views!

A 4 1/2 mile hike at the foot of a mountain on a dirt road with plenty of friendly hikers and bikers... you may see a tarantula crossing your path

5 mile circular hike, but be prepared to work hard as one goes all over the top of the mountain. You may start from either ends, both loops are almost equally steep. Parking is $5 on weekdays and $7 on weekends. Make sure that you time your hike such that trail doesnt close, else your car will be towed at your expense.The timings of the trail varies each month, make sure you check the board at the entrance.Hiking path is paved and quite broad, safe for children. Beware of cyclists.

Beautiful hiking and great workout for the whole family. Start early before it gets to hot. Water, hats and sun block recommend. Its five miles from start to finish. Walking will take you 1.5 hours at a steady pace. lots of wildlife to be seen. Deers, Coyotes and yes Mountain lions. Just sit awhile and enjoy the the beauty of our foothills.

Very nice place to hike or bike. We went to Potato Mountain and back. Please know that parking is only for 4 hours. If you want to be in the park longer then consider parking off of N Indian Hill Blvd and start from there.

Great place to practice trail running or go for a light hike. Its a 5 mile loop with public outdoor toilets at the start of the trial. Parking is $5 for 4 hours near the trail head.

This place is well kept and rangers are on site during peak season! 10/10 would recommend. 5 mile beautiful loop

Its a really awesome place to hike, although I wish there was a bit more shade. Im so sorry Im very picky and I hate sun. Im a kid ok, jeezzzz..lol have a nice day

It was a great Hike last Saturday. Dogs enjoyed it too. The hike wore them out

Love the place nice to take a walk with the family

Amazing views and very good hike!

Great 5 mile trail

Nice 5 mile hike.... first 2 miles gets your heart pumping....

Easy hike, nice place to go with kids

Love it. Just be sure to take water, hat and wear sunscreen. Even on a cold day the sun is strong

Great hike 5 mile loop clean lots of rest areas markers and over all great view

Pretty tough hike, takes us 2 hours. First two miles is all up then you go down for 3 miles.

Such an amazing place, its about 5 miles. They charge for parking though, it gives roughly 4 hours. Im no where near in shape and I took a few brief rest stops throughout and took a long rest stop at the top and still we were out of there within 3 hours. So, I think 4 hours is definitely enough time.

Good place, def bring water, and like a knife cuz they could be cougars, also like uphill dang but i heard theres a waterfall have not made it yet.

5 miles of beautiful views, doing good exercise , I like it,

Love love love this trail. 5 mile loop. Pay for parking- try to go early or later. If you park in residential, youll be fined also, Be sure to check when the park closes.

Awesome hike and lovely view.

An amazing and wonderful place

Great hiking course

Paid for parking at a central machine, still got a damn ticket because I didnt display proof of my purchase on the dash. This measure serves no practical purpose and is a cynical grab for revenue. Also, check out this lovely note and the awful parking job that inspired it. Not since Dennis Rader have we seen such a stickler for regulations. Watch your necks in this neck of the woods, folks.

Awesome 5 mile hike! Its as challenging as you want to make it. The view and wildlife is a major plus!

Great trail awesome views very peaceful for me and super clean

Great place to taking in the smell of nature and let your dog do the same

Great trail to run!

I love this hike! Good for all levels of fitness, including children.Trail is great for dogs and strollers as well. It is a dirt trail, so its not going to be pleasant in the rain or directly after.

Excellent 5 mile loop that is welcoming to first time hikers and challenging enough so that fit people can get a decent workout. There is ample parking and, from what I can tell, all the visitors respect the trail.

Take me here anytime! Its so popular so the parking get full fast but they have park rangers helping to direct traffic. You have to pay for parking, I think its $4 credit or debit only.

Nice hike though a bit barren for much of it.

People who comes this park do not cover face and no social distance

Great ! Went with a friend been there several times. little hot the day we went bring water went up right side first were theres some shade. We will be going again.

Great 5 miles. Try the harder route and do potato mountain at least once.

Great workout. Only thing I dont like is having to see people torture their dogs forcing them to hike this trail. Especially the fat couch potato dogs. & then these people wonder why their dogs are throwing up & end up at the vet because of heat strokes. Also these same people dont clean up after their dogs. For these poor animals health & safety they shouldnt be allowed on this hike. IMO.Leave your pets at home.

Beutifull stress releif and a great place to talknwith god

Love this 5 mile hike. Stunning views.

Guttuh, dope, hills be straight slappin yo.Dont get ate up by them tigers in them hills. If you woke like me then go asap. My dog smashed other doggos out there too. Madd plants growin wild af. Nice people everywhere. One hill was bigger then my daddy so i had to conquer it immediately bc ya boy aint no chump feel me?Bring water and a good homie just in case you weak.

Love this place 2 different type of hike levels beginners and intermedian, and the view are to take your breath away

Amazing workout even if you crawl that bad boy!

Nice trail and hikers.. And dog friendly

This is such a beautiful hiking trail. The park rangers really work hard at keeping it nice and clean.

Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is a great place to hike for those who like light to moderate trails. The place is well maintained and have toilet cabins located in multiple areas of the trail. We started our hike early, 6:30 am, which in the summer is great because the fog is just settling on the sierra mountain floor creating beautiful shadows when the sun hits the horizon. There were still a lot of beautiful wild flowers in bloom at the time. Being that the trail is light to moderate, you can definitely bring your kids and pets. Its a place that everyone will definitely enjoy.

Beautiful hike. Its a nice 5 mile loop that not too difficult, yet it may leave you breathless at tomes