Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The nearest dedicated parking area accessing the trail is at the Rowland Heights Community Center, where other local trails can be accessed.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The first portion of the hike is along a multi-use trail that parallels Pathfinder.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
A sign marks the turning point of the Rowland Heights Loop Trail, where the path begins climbing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
Shady paths climb the trail as it gains elevation through a neighborhood.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
Rowland Heights Loop Trail - ironically an out-and-back path and not a loop at all.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The trail crosses several streets, with nighttime gate closures limiting the time that this trail can be explored.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The second distinct section of trail is as it passes through a neighborhood, gradually climbing in elevation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The final distinct portion of the hike is when the trail leaves the neighborhood and begins a steep slog up single track trail through green space.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The last portion of the trail is steep and slick, however doesn't last too long.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
A view over the town of Rowland Heights toward the San Gabriel Mountains from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/16/2025
The trails reaches a bit of an anticlimactic turnaround point.