Powder Canyon Trailhead (Puente Hills)
La Habra, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(695 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A trailhead with free parking on a dirt area off the road, and no permit or fee. Trails range from flat shaded straights, fine for a stroll with little ones, to loops with real climbing. Reviewers warn there are no facilities and little signage, so bring water and a map. Rarely crowded.
Just up in La Habra Heights, this Puente Hills trailhead opens onto oak-and-walnut woodland with panoramic hilltop views. The Fullerton Road trailhead has parking, restrooms and drinking fountains for an easy out-and-back with kids. Go early in summer for shade and bring water — little cover on the ridgelines.
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2345 Fullerton Rd, La Habra Heights, CA 90631, USA
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What visitors say
- Vipul Singh★★★★★
Did the hike named Powder Canyon Loop from alltrails on a Friday afternoon late January. Can park along Fullerton Road right after Rowland Water District, and you'll see the trail going up on your right. It was lush green and the trail was easy to follow. Total came to around 7 miles with 1300 feet elevation gain. No permit or entry fee needed.
5 months ago
- Douglas Shin★★★★★
This is one of my absolute favorite local trails. The loop I usually take takes about 45–55 minutes and I’d rate the difficulty around 2 out of 5—manageable, but still a great workout. Instead of an out-and-back, I created a loop route that starts at Powder Canyon, continues through Black Walnut Trail, and comes back via Nogales Trail. The route begins with a steady uphill climb, reaches the top, and then finishes with a nice downhill section, which makes it both challenging and enjoyable. Even though it’s under an hour, it really gets your heart rate up, and the surrounding greenery and open space make it a refreshing place to exercise. Parking is available nearby, and I’ve marked the route with arrows on the map—definitely check it before you go, as it helps a lot. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a short but effective hike close to home.
9 months ago
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