Nike Hill

This is the benchmark for yourself. Safely paved. pace yourself.this is as hard as you want it to be

This is a good hike when you make it to the water tower go alittle past it and there are some benches you could sit down an enjoy the view

A cool, hidden spot! It’s located in the police academy. It’s pretty steep and would suggest it for anyone with a little calve muscle. It’s dog friendly and a beautiful view of San gabriel valley. Beware at night due to coyotes!

I enjoyed this place — there is a paved road (trail) you can challenge yourself by running the incline or walk. I walked cause this was first time here, I was not sure what to expect — I will come back, but I will run it for the challenge !

I could have given it three stars, but to be honest, it’s a weird set up; there’s ongoing construction in and around the trail (more like the construction and the electric towers are taking over the trail) which puts a huge damper on the hiking aspect. Once upon a time I would think it was a nice rural nature trail, but times have changed and lots going on there with the towers in place, the dump and the cemetery. I imagine when there is no one working on site, it’s probably a nice quiet hike, that has to be done in the early morning before it gets hot.
Located behind Rio Hondo Community College Police Academy and extends back to Rose Hills Cemetery, meets up with Turnbull Skyline trail, which connects to all trails — Hellman Park, Hacienda Hills, Turnbull Canyon. A lot of the college students utilize it, I’m sure the PE department does. From a hiker’s view point, it can be secluded during the day; again only people you’ll see during that time are the construction people and vehicles driving on the asphalt part of it.
When you reach the top, your in for a nice surprise as there are a couple picnic tables, I think a Porta potty, water spickett and tub for horses to drink out of.
Not very popular or populated, except maybe in the early mornings I can imagine few more people on it. You can tell by the foot and horse tracks.
If your willing to try it, strongly advise early morning when it’s cooler and probably Saturday or Sunday when there are no employees around staring. You can go up the road to the Police Academy and park before the gate on the side, seen everyone else doing it.
It’s boring, but definitely a workout and a little bit nature once you get over the top on the way towards Skyline where multiple trails connect.
But if your looking for a daily routine, I’d pass on this one and move on to Turnbull if that’s the case.
Fun Fact: Use to be an old missile sight (Nike Missile). Look it up, it’s one of many that were located allover California (San Pedro).