Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
The trail begins at the signed trailhead along the north side of Rosecrans Ave.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
The path remains wide graded gravel with guard rails along most of its length.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Hawks Point Trail is open to hikers, cyclists, equestrians and leashed dogs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Looking at the Pleistocene era fossil beds in the West Coyote Hills are adjacent to the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Views of the destination at the water tower which sits on the high point of the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
While much of the lower section is shaded beneath tree coverage, the upper portions of the hike are shadeless and completely exposed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Steep sections of the trail can be especially slippery.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Westward views toward Los Angeles from one of the vista points along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Climbing toward wider open views from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
12/12/2024
Eastward views of the Santa Ana Mountains and Disneyland landmarks from the high point of the trail.