After a lengthy closure, the Bane Canyon Road entrance to Chino Hills State Park will be reopening today. Drivers, bicyclists, and hikers will be able to access the park through the entrance starting a 8:00am.
The road is located just south of Sequel Canyon Road off Elinvar Drive, which turns into Sapphire Road. The address for the gate is 4721 Sapphire Road, although the entrance will continue to be called Bane Canyon Road.
There will be a short opening ceremony with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00am. with festivities including speakers and a first look at the new facilities including the visitor services kiosk and maintenance buildings.
Chino Hills State Park is located in Chino Hills, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. It is part of the Chino/Puente Hills wildlife corridor, and is a botanical habitat reserve for both resident and migrating wildlife.
Visitors to the park can hike, bike, or ride on horseback on more than 60 miles of well maintained trails and fire roads that meander through valleys and crest ridges. Park facilities include camp sites, a picnic area, an equestrian staging area with corrals, and a historic barn. Many trails are multi-use, although some trails are designated for hikers only.
Also, the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center is open 7 days a week from 8:00am to dusk. It’s located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road in the City of Brea. The entrance is just past Carbon Canyon Regional Park when heading east.
For more information about the grand re-opening of the Bane Canyon Road entrance you can visit the Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association website HERE.
For more information about the park, you can visit the California State Parks website HERE.