Shaun Hunter
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08/25/2020
A simple gate marks the end of the village of Olinda and the entrance to a seldom-used area of Chino Hills State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
A sign designates Sonome Canyon. The scheduled closure of the Olinda landfill atop the hill will tentatively result in the state park taking over that land.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
The view over Chino Hills State Park and Olinda from the top of the first climb.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
Hikers will most likely encounter signs of several animal species that make their home in these hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
The trail follows the course of an old jeep road from when the canyon's more wild and rural past.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
After a second climb, the track eventually intersects with the paved Tank Road, from which you can follow the pavement to the top.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
Views of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
A pair of water tanks atop Tank Road marks the peak of this hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2020
From the top (1375' elevation), one can look out and see large portions of some of the last remaining undeveloped land in north Orange County.