The Yorba Linda Lakebed area is made up of a network of dirt paths through and around the usually dry lakebed area nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Called the "Hidden Park" by locals, the lakebed area makes up an 84 acre basin beside a dam built for emergency flood control. In periods other than those following unusually wet conditions, the lakebed area can often be seen with hikers, dog walkers, families and young mountain bikers and equestrians enjoying the paths and natural areas.
The perimeter path tends to be wide and mostly flat, with relatively few slopes other than the area nearest the back of the dam structure. While the interior of the lakebed area tends to look and feel more wild with trees and shrubs, the outer edges are lined with the backyards of homes where colorful and eye catching landscaping might line the path. As it winds and meanders, the path reaches a few points overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains or with scenic vistas across the lakebed park area.
Hikers will likely cross paths with a few other people, but the lack of parking areas or dedicated signage tends to keep the trails pretty quiet feeling. There are several spur trails leaving the park that intersect with the surrounding roads, however that is the only visual giveaway to the park's location.
The trail tends to be mostly hardpacked dirt, with sections of soft sand.
Visitors can park along the shoulder of the road and enter the lakebed area via one of the short dirt access trails. There is no water, nor any signage or amenities anywhere inside the park area.
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