60-Acre Habitat Restoration Project to Enhance Powder Canyon- Update
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UPDATE June 12, 2017 A lot of work is occurring in Powder Canyon! To initiate our restoration project, goats did a great job clearing the site of nonnative vegetation in […]
Hellman Park Trailhead Trail Improvements
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Hellman Park Trailhead has reopened as of May 4, 2017.
Fire Season Safety
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Fire Season Safety Fire season is fast approaching, and with summer comes the heat. Native plants go dormant and the Puente Hills turn golden for the hot months until the […]
New Trail Hours for Hellman Park Trailhead
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The Hellman Park Trailhead reopened May 4, 2017. NEW TRAIL HOURS will be in effect for Hellman Park Trailhead. New trail hours will be OPEN 9am-6pm June 1 through September […]
Hellman Park Trailhead Perimeter Fence and Gate Ribbon Cutting
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On December 7, 2016 three agencies and the community came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the Hellman Park Trailhead Perimeter Fence and Gate. This was a joint project […]
Volunteer Awards
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(Photos with Andrea Gullo (left), Executive Director, and Terri Hernandez (right), Interpretive Programs Coordinator)
Become a Trail Watcher
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Do you love exercising in the hills? Think about giving back while you exercise. Become a Trail Watcher for the Puente Hills Preserve. Now accepting applications. thernandez@habitatauthority.org for more info. […]
Hellman and Preserve-wide Management
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Visitation at Hellman Park and the entire Preserve has increased dramatically over the past few years. Managing for the protection of the environment and balance with recreation is discussed in […]
Construction at Hellman Park
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For an update click here here 11/30/16 Wednesday – Hellman Park Trailhead will be closed due to construction. No hikers or bikers on the trails will be allowed. No parking […]
Hellman Increase in Use
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Since 2005 there has been over a 2,600% increase in trail use at Hellman Park. The average daily use at this trailhead is 1,087 people, far more than was designed […]