take a walk @ Sycamore Canyon Park : Multilevel Recreations & Trail. Diamond Bar, CA

Trail Overview The trail, which is 1.6 miles (round-trip) in length, starts in the undeveloped portion of the park south of the lower parking lot. The trail travels above the creek and is shaded a portion of the way by Sycamore and Oak Trees. Slopes with grades of up to 10% take the trail into a Walnut Woodlands riparian habitat, where Oak, Walnut, and Sycamore Trees have been planted to create a home for wildlife. The trail of a grade of up to 22% continues to a staircase leading to access at the trail head adjacent to Diamond Bar Boulevard. The trail also includes a par course ten exercise stations located on the mesa overlooking the canyon.

Challenges

Poison Oak along creek portion of the trail
Steep slopes with grades of up to 22%, can be slippery to walk on
Rattlesnake habitat
Path may be uneven due to loose rocks and erosion

Trail Safety Tips

Use of trails is at your own risk. There is little or no shade and no water along most portions of the trails.
Use caution when using the trails as they are undeveloped and uneven due to loose rocks and erosion. The trails may be slippery due to loose soil, vegetation, and dampness.
Open space areas are home to area wildlife including coyotes and rattlesnakes.
Be alert and keep small children and pets under supervision.
There are no restrooms, drinking facilities, or telephones within open space or along the trails.
In order to maintain native vegetation and control erosion, please do not leave the existing trails.