This regional park boasts a lot of outdoor activities. In addition to swimming, kayaking, and camping, you can of course go hiking as well. Middlecrest Loop is one of the best trails around, climbing to a grassy ridgetop with views in all directions. The dirt path twists around a small valley filled with pines, then ascends an open hillside flecked with flowers. As you go on, you’ll gaze over treetops at a blue reservoir, and toward the San Gabriel Mountains on the horizon.

This regional park boasts a lot of outdoor activities. In addition to swimming, kayaking, and camping, you can of course go trail running. Middlecrest Trail is one of the best runs around, climbing to a grassy ridgetop with 360-degree views. The dirt path twists around a small valley filled with pines, then ascends an open hillside flecked with flowers. As you go you’ll gaze over treetops at a blue reservoir, and toward the San Gabriel Mountains on the horizon.

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park is a great place to bring the family for a variety of activities. You’ll find grassy picnic areas with sun and shade, playgrounds, a lake with a swim beach and kayak rentals, a campground, and hiking trails. The loop described here is one of the best hikes in the park. It climbs to a grassy ridgetop with 360-degree views over the park and the surrounding city.