Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
The trail begins behind a locked gate at the top of Lilac Lane. Curbside parking is available.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
The trail heads up a fire road ranging from broken asphalt to gravel double track, emerging to views over the town of Olinda and the surrounding landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
About halfway in, the steep grade gives way to rolling hills atop the landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
First views of the tower in the distance that makes the turnaround point of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
Lilac Trail in Chino Hills State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
The layers of surrounding hills and mountains creates a scenic view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
Lilac Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/15/2024
The tower makes a natural turnaround point to the hike, however it is a bit anticlimactic compared to the surroundings on the trail itself.