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Chiquito Trail to Chiquito Falls is a 9-mile loop trail located in the Cleveland National Forest , near Lake Elsinore (California) . The trail leads us to a seasonal waterfall and offers a great views of Orange and Riverside counties . This hiking route can be quite hot, so bring sunscreen, hats and plenty of water. The start point is in the big parking in front of The Candy Store on Ortega Highway. A Forest Adventure Pass is required for each vehicle parked which can be purchased at the candy store. You can eat a delicious apple pie in the Candy Store on Ortega Highway. 😍🍰 The Candy Store on Ortega Highway The Chiquito trail can be accessed from the San Juan Loop . At the northeast corner of the parking lot you’ll see a sign marking the San Juan Loop trail head . The path climbs for a short distance and then descends to the  San Juan Falls , which are dried up during the drought season. San Juan Falls Great Basin fence lizard   🦎  During the hike

The four THUMS Oil Islands were built in 1965 in front of the coast of Long Beach . The islands are ringed by rocks from Catalina Island and filled with millions of cubic yards of material dredged from the bay. This project was overseen by Disneyland architect Joseph Linesch . Since 1967, the islands were called with the name of astronauts that lost their lives during the early years of the U.S. space exploration. This is the case of  Island Grissom  that receive their name from Virgil I. Grissom. Their exotic look was designed to hide the huge oil drilling rigs that tap into the rich oil beds under the city. Island Grissom is the closest to land, containing waterfalls and more screens sound walls than the others islands. The access to the island is not allowed except for occasional guided tours. Island Grissom

El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis in the middle of the city. Located on the banks of the San Gabriel Rive r, it is a great place to get some fresh air and walking. There are trails around the two lakes and forested areas. There's plenty of benches along the trails so you can sit, rest and relax. El Dorado Nature Center provides a perfect place for families and kids of all ages to learn about wildlife. You can see different animals as you walk: squirrels , ducks , ospreys and turtles . In the Visitor Center there is an educational display, an art gallery and a small gift shop. South lake Osprey