Yesterday was my second time running/hiking through Marshall Canyon. I park at Oak Mesa park and walk towards the back you'll see and entrance and go right on Los Robles, right on via de Mansion and a left on Orangewood st you'll see the entrance to the trail to your left. This trail has a lot of shade, a few water crossing that can easily be jumped since there's not a lot of water. We share the trail with bikes and horses to be sure to keep an ear out. I would say this hike is moderate to hard depending on experience. This trail will connect you to the Claremont Loop, out and back is about 11 miles. Definitely a good trail to train in. read more

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Marshall Canyon is one of my favorite hiking trails. I normally hike 11 miles round trip and it has a good shades in some part of the trails . The elevation is around 1500 ft. but trust me, you will get a good workour and sweat. You will also see lots of bikers throughout the trail. There are areas you can rest and take water break. The trail is wide and safe. Lots of space to walk through. read more

initially, we came from Via De Mansion and made a right on Orangewood St. As I drove down on Orangewood, I was unsure of where the trail was because there was no clear sign of the trail, only a dam/corridor below us. I asked a lady walking where it was, and she told us we were at the right spot. But we are not supposed to park on the street, and there were also signs not to she pointed out. She suggested parking my car up the street, either to the left or right on Via De Mansion or at an elementary school that's nearby. However, I did not know what school she was referring to. So I went back up Orangewood, made a right on Via De Mansion, and parked there. Later I saw she was the owner of the corner house of Via De Mansion. Unfortunately, we didn't complete the trial. But we did see "a lot" of bicyclists and one who made a joke with us saying we forgot our bikes lol Overall, it was a pretty shady trail for the hour that we hiked. We had to cross paths with the water stream in order to get to the other side twice I believe. We were at a crossroads of one path going left, one going straight and the other to the right, going uphill. We chose to go right, to the one going uphill which took us to a residential block within 5-10 minutes or so. Once we arrived at the top we decided to just go back down the way we came and go eat at Firehouse Subs. Hence, don't go right unless you want to up the residential street. Stay straight (where the all bicyclist) went, or try left. On the way back down, we met a couple who also it was their first time and they asked where we parked? We told them up the hill, to the right and they said they did the same because they heard people can't park on the street. I told them, we heard the same. Overall, it seemed like a nice trail, and would like to return to do the full trail which is 10.4 miles round trip. read more

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This hike has different trails options. Lots of shade. I recently added hiking to my fitness journey and I like exploring various trails. This trail was a great workout and would highly recommend. read more

Marshall Canyon Regional Park - 30 lbs down, thanks hiking, great workout. - Hiking Near Me - La Verne, California

Just a quick update.... Trails are very busy on holidays and weekends with new hikers and mountain bikers. Trails are also heavily overgrown with poison oak and stinging nettles.... Watch for rattle snakes sunning themselves on sunny trails. I've spotted several coyotes, bobcats but haven't spotted any black bears in over a year, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there, so be cautious... read more

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So many trails here! Great little spot for enduro riders, like me. You can find easy climbs up fire trails, or a little more technical up their single tracks. My man, Danny noticed me and my girl lost, looking at the map trying to figure out where to go, and said, "hey, you lost?" Haha. I said "yeah!, where's the best route?" Danny ended up tour guiding us throughout the canyon all thanksgiving morning. What an absolute boss! He would point me down the quicker, trickier downhill routes, and guide my gal down the easier trails til we merged back up. We ended up riding Marshall every morning while we visited family in Claremont. Lots of riders on the trail, and many walkers, and everyone is friendly and seems to understand space and etiquette. I'll be bringing my bike to ride Marshall every time I visit town! read more

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Very shady trail. Great for little kids to hike in but tough for biking. Very fun to mountain bike without the kids. You have to park at a school and then ride/walk to the trail entrance which is very lame. Try out the trail, you'll like it. read more

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"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds." --Edward Abbey Marshall Canyon has two different hikes. My hiking buddy, Ida, who introduced me to this area, took me on a sampler of both trails. The upper canyon is open, less shady, and winds through the hills. The clouds were low that morning and clung snugly to the rolling landscape and gave it a beautiful glow. The inclines were a good workout, but not terribly challenging. Bring a hat and sunscreen though, as there are not many shade trees along the way. The lower canyon is very shady, and meanders along an intermittent creek. It is lush, green, and tangibly cooler than the upper canyon. This was my favorite part of the hike, and a great place to take photos! Watch out for bees though... we had to reroute ourselves when we heard ominous buzzing sounds coming from all around. Parking is plentiful and easy to find. The trails and mile markers are clearly displayed and in good condition. Bring plenty of water, your SPF9000, and your camera; and have yourselves a wonderful adventure! . read more

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Our 1st visit was great - we completed a trail run along the trail. Be sure to bring water and a good pair of shoes. Beware of the mountain bikers that ride along the trail. There are horse riders using the trail - beware of the horse droppings. You will cross small water streams while hiking / running on the trail. The overall experience was great. read more

Marshall Canyon Regional Park - The trail. - Hiking Near Me - La Verne, California

This hike is a 5.2 mile roundtrip loop with 1,200' elevation gain/loss. It is a pretty easy hike. The trail is a wide, smooth, dirt fire road with minimal rock under foot. On the ascent, the hike has areas where it is a bit steep, especially closer to the peak, but it is not difficult. There is some shade offered by trees early on, but you will be exposed to the elements the latter part of the route. I would avoid this hike during the height of the summer. Once you arrive at the peak, there is a landing and a wooden structure with seating and overhead shade. I'm not sure what views are offered, as the day we were there it was quite overcast and I could not see in the distance. It does have some interesting scenery on the way up, though. tip - this trail connects with the Potato Mountain hike, which is about 3 miles further each way, if you wish to make your hike longer and more challenging parking - free lot read more

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The Drucker Hiking Society did the Middle Marshall Canyon Hike today, March 23, 2011 from 9:30-10:30. What a beautiful hike! It was pretty muddy (probably due to the rain last night) but we trudged through. No horses, no bikers, but a couple of birds and lots of gorgeous plant life on either side of the trail. It's a great, short hike that was slightly challenging at times. I'm still not sure whether it was challenging because of the mud or because of the terrain so we'll probably be back sometime. :D We used the directions on this awesome blog: http://nobodyhikesinla.com/2010/08/28/middle-marshall-canyon/#comment-892 You can check out our photos here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drucker-Hiking-Society/137815196263126 Some of them are breathtaking! read more

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Amazing park with spread out trails of tons of hiking variations. Free parking lot before equestrian center. Use a map so you don't backtrack or get lost. Did about a 5 mile round trip in under 2 hours. Great views of the Claremont/La Verne Area. Bring water lots of hills. read more

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The last time I tried to hike here it was overrun by cyclists. I asked the "community" if it's still unsafe due to the large volume of bikes and I guess it still is because someone had my question removed. Taking of my hiking list. Cyclists can have it. read more

The Marshall Canyon loop is one of my favorite local hikes. I usually go during the week when it is pretty empty. Every sunset I've experienced here is absolutely gorgeous. If you follow the loop up to where it intersects with the Claremont loop you get a great workout. I never get tired of this place. It is so green and beautiful this time of the year. read more

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Everyone else has pretty much said everything that has need to be said about this park, I love it. I would like to remind everyone to familiarize yourself with poisonous plants as there are lots of them up here! Remember poison oak isn't always green, it's just like any other plant and can vary in color depending on the season. There are tons of it up here, it grows in bushes, it grows close to the ground and it can grow up trees in vines so be careful that don't ever walk into a lovely vine of poison oak dangling from a tree. Color can be in any shade of green, brown, red and even pink. The trails are well kept but if you veer off the trail you might walk into a lovely bush that will make you itch and swell for days. Also beware of rattle snakes, do yourself and nature a favor stay on the trails, don't venture off into bushes and other unmarked places! Please familiarize yourself with the Leave No Trace principals so we can keep beautiful places like this clean and free. read more

Hiding out in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley, Marshall Canyon is that rare wilderness area that is conveniently located to civilization, yet provides a feeling of "getting away from it all." The network of trails in the park makes it possible to create many different routes, of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Lower Marshall Canyon can be accessed from a residential neighborhood in north La Verne. The beginning of the hike, which follows a service road and then a single track trail paralleling the golf course, might not be all that scenic, but before long, you're walking along a seasonal stream under a high ceiling of oaks. Once you cross under Esperanza Drive, there are several possible routes you can take. A nice loop in Middle Marshall Canyon descends from the parking area at Stephens Ranch, passes the top end of the golf course, and comes back up through the oak-lined canyon. Upper Marshall Canyon provides both the most challenging workout, and the most remote feeling. The trails end up joining the popular Claremont Hills Wilderness Loop. Like the Box Springs Mountain Park, I used to live right by this place without having any idea of its existence. It's yet another example of how much great stuff is hiding out under the radar. read more

Short and Sweet: 5.2 miles roundtrip with 1,200 elevation gain/loss Simple relatively flat trails and fire roads with some horse evidence. Many options and a bit popular. First part provides shade in the oak trees. Looks as though there's quite a few Mtn bikers that us the trail so keep your eyes peeled. Nice views that vary along the trail, fairly exposed much of the way so recommended early departure time during the hot months. Sunscreen, water, 10 essentials always a good idea. read more

Awesome place for biking and hiking! Moderate trails for biking and the views are amazing. Highly Recommended! Trails go on and on. read more

Marshall Canyon Regional Park - Marshall Canyon/Claremont loop! Perfect for mountain biking - Hiking Near Me - La Verne, California

Nice quiet view at the top of the mountain--perfect way to end a busy day. It's also a sweet spot for July 4 fireworks, but get there early because it gets packed quick! You'll also always run into cops doing random checks so you feel safer... Also a nice hill for some major leg workout if biking! read more

A very long trail! You can enjoy from 1 to 20 miles up to you.. my friends did it all way to Claremont loop it was hard,, bring lots of water! Enjoy a beautiful trail with 80% under shade. read more

Off the hidden trail little shade but isolated and adjacent to Claremont loop. It takes you 3 hours to get to potato mountain from here

Nice place to walk/hike near home. Upper Marshall Canyon is not packed like 5 mile loop. It will take you there if you wish to go father. Lower Marshall great for walks in the shade and better scenery than upper. Both good for Mountain Biking just different. read more

This place is great of mountain biking. The trails are fun but a good work out. You can define your ride by selecting different trails. Definitely one of the best in trails in OC. read more

Went this morning after some light rain yesterday and heavy rain the days prior, so some parts of the trail were really soft and muddy. My shoes are a mess, but that's ok. It was a beautiful trail with some really nice views. We parked way up on high point on Firemen circle (this is what my GPS called it). It was only 3.something miles total, but we were climbing most of the way and worked up a sweat, despite the cool weather. I liked it and will come again! read more

Marshall Canyon Regional Park - Nice view - Hiking Near Me - La Verne, California

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There are so many trails, but watch out for the persons riding bikes. They are often times out of control and going way too fast! North Eastern trails lead to the loop of Claremont off Mills. read more

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This place is huge. You can park at the point and ride all the way down and end up by wheeler park somewhere then go back up to your car. Or go up the mountain. Gonna find horses,bikers and hikers. Pretty legit spot trails are multiple so don't get lost. Does anyone know when the point parking lot by the center is open? Everytime I go now, the gate is closed. Other than the gate being closed I'd give this spot a 5 stars read more

Amazing hike! Shaded most of the way. From parking lot 13.83 miles. You will hit Claremont loop as well

Maybe we're dumb but we didn't see clear signs for the entrance to the park. We ended up off trail and finally found ourselves on trail. The trail was nice once we got on it and then we ended up connecting to Claremont Loop. There were deer and biker told us he saw a mama bear and her two cubs the day before. There was a lot of shade, which was great. But there's also A LOT of horse crap everywhere. It stinks. read more

I'm leaving this review as a mountain biker. This is a fun fairly easy trail that is great for beginners to moderate level riders. Unfortunately, you can't go very fast down the trail because every so often there are people riding horses. I really wish they would designate a trail strictly for mountain bikers. Remember that you are in nature and there are things to keep an eye out for. Rattle snakes, bears, and mountain lions are all things that can possibly be found on this trail. The snakes are the most likely of the three. read more

This excellent trail is where my college cross country team did, and still does, our long runs on Saturdays. The trail is rolling soft dirt, with only a couple of very short hard climbs. You're running mostly in shade until you hit 4 miles, at which point you'll connect to a fire-road what will eventually connect to the Claremont wilderness loop. If you add the Claremont section of the trail system, this can easily be a 20 mile out- and back. This is the BEST long run route I have done in the area. Only El Moro in Laguna Beach can come close. read more

my first time here today.....was really awesome.....thoroughly enjoyed my hike.....mostly shaded but you will come across an open area with direct sunlight shinning down on you..... take a leisurely hike or make it more strenuous....but watch out for mountain bikers....and generally on hikes you can see wild animals if you are lucky.....today we saw a cute rabbit .....but my all time fav to see are deers....they are so majestic. lots of oak trees....running stream....ahh the good life....to enjoy a leisurely, beautiful day in such glory.... read more

I always enjoy this hike; it has a little bit of everything! Plants, trees, rocks and small streams...oh, and a rope to swing from. Once you get to the top of the hill take a moment to enjoy the beautiful view. Go when there is still daylight because much of the trail is shaded. read more

Pretty good hiking at Marshall Canyon. Watch out for the horses though!!

Update: went back today and there are more signs! So much easier and several more people hiking that the last time I visited, with just as many mountain bikers. I still managed to get a little turned around once we came out to find my car because there are a few different parking areas, but easily redirected myself WITHOUT assistance this time. read more

This trail is so far one of the best ones I've been to, it's Hella far though but will definitely go back.

I like this trail a lot, it is very peaceful...until the bikes come zooming through. If you are here for walking just know that you will be sharing this trail with horses and bikes as well. My only issue is that sometimes the bikers do not have the courtesy to let you know when they are racing towards you and once they are gone they leave a lot of dust for you to breath in. Other than that, this trial is very nice and a good walk. read more

Beautiful trails with trees and stream crossings - very rare for Socal. This is an awesome place to bike and hike, however, there are way too many douchebag bikers who do not slow down or yield to uphill riders, hikers, or horses. read more

My hubby took me out here, because he use to go mountain biking on this trail many times in the past before he even met me. He told me I would enjoy this hike and it's scenery. We parked at the Oak Mesa Park's parking lot, which is right next to the Oak Mesa Elementary School's parking lot. So parking is free which is cool. Then you walk through the park, cross a small bridge, then you walk through some residential streets. That part kind of confused me, I was thinking "where the heck is this trail?" lol So we started seeing walkers coming up the curb, and right after that BAM we get to the entrance with a fence. This hike trail is definitely a hidden spot. The houses are all nice and big in this neighborhood of La Verne. So peaceful and quiet. In any case, the hike trail mind you is also a horse trail. So I warn you, you WILL see a lot of horse droppings along the way! lol Not kidding you. That's the only bad thing about the trail. Other than that, you will also come across a lot of mountain bikers. Majority of them had nice manners while riding by. Most of them said "hello" or "good morning" which was nice. The trees and scenery was very nice and relaxing. Not many uphills, it's not hard of a hike at all in my opinion. Mostly flat walking. You will come across some streams that you have to cross by stepping on rocks, but it's not too hard. Then at one point, you get to walk across a golf course as well. The hike sure was a work out because by the time it was over, my legs were sore and felt like jello lol We both enjoyed it. We're going back again this weekend for round 2! read more

I keep reading the reviews and it sounds as though everyone loves this place. But I have to ask why do folks post "Watch out for horses"? Isn't this a multi-use trail. Horses are pretty hard to miss, dontch think? Anyway, there is lot's of room for every trail user to enjoy. Become friends with each other...you never know when you will need a ride out because of an injury! read more

I'd give it a 5 for bikers, but for walkers, it's actually dangerous with bikers tearing down the path. Went once, almost got run over twice and had to step aside at least a dozen times to let bikes pass. It's not for hikers. It's for bikers. There are a lot better places in the area. read more