Galster Wilderness Park
West Covina, CA
Free (free parking)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.3(477 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Short trails with a playground and nature centre right by the parking, and plenty of shade. The warnings are real: reviewers report rattlesnakes and coyotes on the trails, graffiti and litter, a bathroom with no running water, and people using the toilets for drugs and hook-ups.
A 42-acre patch of real California wilderness in the San Jose Hills, with short kid-friendly loop trails (the main loop is under a mile) winding through one of the last stands of native black walnut trees. The little Nature Center has hands-on exhibits and native animal mounts younger kids love. Trails are exposed, so bring hats, sunscreen and water, and go in the morning.
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1620 E Aroma Dr, West Covina, CA 91791, USA
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What visitors say
- Mamie Zembal★★★★★
Some of the trails are nice, but there is graffiti and litter. The water wasn't working in the bathroom and sketchy people were hanging out. There are stairs to an overlook in the parking area
7 months ago
- Arlex Mena★★★★★
Great place for a little hike with kids, is short, it has a playground and you are surrounded by nature. We seen ratle snakes, and coyotes so be careful
5 months ago
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