Sierra Club - Puente/Chino Hills Task Force

A leisurely hike with a couple of steep sections along the ridge between La Habra Heights and Hacienda Heights, with lunch at the turnaround point of the Buddhist Temple on Hacienda Blvd. A 1,000 foot gain over 4 miles through walkways under Colima and Hacienda Blvds. Meet 10:00 AM. Park on S. Holmes Circle between S. Hermitage Dr and E. Cargreen Ave. Vegetarian lunch ($10) with time to look around the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. Bring water, and sturdy shoes. No tank tops/sleeveless or shorts allowed onto the temple grounds. Leaders: Fred Reed, Eric Johnson 714 325-2710. Dogs are not allowed.
(GPS: 33˚58’45”N, 117˚59’17”W) (33.979 N, 117.988 W)

Hike with us in the hills of Hacienda Heights with great views of the San Gabriel Mtns. 5 mi, 1100’ gain. The preservation of this land launched the Habitat Authority effort. Meet 9 am at 7th Ave and E. Orange Grove Ave, Hacienda Heights. Bring water, snacks, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Co-leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, c 714 325-2710
14600 Orange Grove Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA. Dogs are not allowed.
(GPS: 34˚00’34.89 N, 117˚59’38.45”W) (34.011 N, 117.997 W)

Enjoy a 4.5 mi, 680 foot gain hike and info about the Powder Canyon Significant Ecological Area. Meet 9 am at the Powder Canyon entrance (equestrian ring) along Old Fullerton Rd , 400 yards W of Harbor Blvd (near Pathfinder) in La Habra Heights. Bring water, a snack, and sturdy shoes. Rain within 48 hours cancels. Leaders: Fred Reed and Eric Johnson, 714 325-2710
Note: Take note to find the right parking lot. This is the Old Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection in La Habra Heights, not the more southern Fullerton Rd/Harbor Blvd intersection. Near 2345 Fullerton Rd, La Habra Heights. Drive up the dirt road to the equestrian ring parking lot.
(GPS: 33˚57’51”N, 117˚55’18”W) (33.964 N,117.922 W)