Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
Olinda Oil Museum and Trail in the former oil boomtown of Olinda, California.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The museum has indoor and outdoor displays of artifacts related to Olinda's history of oil exploration.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The Field House contains a free museum, though the indoor portion keeps limited hours.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The Olinda Oil Trail begins adjacent to the museum and parking area behind an interpretive sign.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
With a quick gain in elevation, the Olinda Oil Trail opens up to views over the area.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The trail parallels and weaves among roads that serve the active oil machinery.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
It is possible to see Carbon Canyon Regional Park and the western end of Chino Hills State Park across Carbon Canyon Road from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
Machinery varies in size and age.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
A view from the top of the trail, elevation 910 feet.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
A few interpretive signs stand along the trail, this one overlooking the climb's switchbacks across a small ravine.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
Sandstone contributed to the area's unique oil conditions, and it juts through the dirt trail surface in some areas.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The trail tends to be well-signed.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The lower portion of the trail follows a paved access road, beginning at an intersection with Santa Fe Avenue.
Shaun Hunter
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12/04/2018
The last 0.15 mile requires walking along Santa Fe Avenue to return to the parking area.