Hellman Wilderness Park (Whittier, California)

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Located in the Whittier/Puente Hills, 200-acre Hellman Park offers trails into some of the most beautiful habitat in the area. Hike past the double gate with the sign pointing to the trail and around a reservoir. Then go up either the first trail encountered just as you turn right, or up the larger one marked with another small sign. This very aerobic hike travels up the mountainside by switchbacks and then to the ridgeline overlooking Sycamore Canyon, a beautiful view. Along the way you will see a large collection of California brittlebush, a Sunflower family member with large yellow flowers in the spring. On a good day Catalina Island is observable. Keep going and you reach the ridge where you now look down into Sycamore Canyon. You can return the same way or take the other trail by the water tower down as both reach the same main gate.

Parking: Park in the dirt lot on Greenleaf Avenue.

Address: 5700 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier

www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=633