Pumpkin Rock

Category: Hiking area

Address: Vandermolen Drive, Crestview Dr, Norco, CA 92860, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–10PM

Monday: 9AM–6PM

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 7AM–10PM

Reviews

Stephen Varela

Mar 4, 2022

Sick views and friendly people. It’s a unique experience, but parking isn’t all that great and the hike is very beginner ish so wasn’t really for me. Cool time though and kid friendly, just be careful on the track down.

Emma Fu

Dec 24, 2021

Very nice place, easy to moderate Better wear the hiking 🥾 even it’s kind short trail I’ve went there at 3pm no ppl and we really enjoy it

Shante King

Nov 1, 2021

An amazing hike with multiple trails to pick from. Kid friendly but not stroller friendly as the hills are extremely steep. Marked moderate, I would say moderate to intense. Great for pictures!!!

Emma Gonzalez

Aug 14, 2021

It's a great hike. Short, but decent. Probably better done on cooler days. Steep hills and no shade. On a clear day you can see forever. Bring plenty of water if you plan to stay longer. The heat will drain. There's a golf course next to it that adds to the nice view. Of course the highlight is reaching the rock that looks like a pumpkin. Try it at least once.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have to pay for parking

Graciela | Aug 20, 2019
Adam Bein | Aug 19, 2020

No. And if u enter from Trailhead #1 thete's clean bathrooms!

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Is this a Halloween thing or It will still be available in November ?

siyi chen | Aug 19, 2021
Suzy Espinoza | Aug 19, 2021

It's available all year round

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Is there a cave with a swing ?

Juliana Espitia | Aug 19, 2021
isaac | Aug 19, 2021

I did not see one

How safe is the area during early morning and during late afternoon?

Kyla Sparks10 | Aug 19, 2021
SiSi | Aug 19, 2021

Norco, CA is a pretty chill little town & Pumpkin Rock is next to a rather rich suburb neighborhood. It's pretty safe.

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Where do we park for pumpkin rock hike

Elaine Nichols | Aug 19, 2020
Adam Bein | Aug 19, 2020

Look on google maps. Park at the equestrian center.

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Is it per friendly ?

Yesica Hernandez | Aug 19, 2020
Sal Campos | Aug 19, 2020

It's a 15 minute hike that most pets can handle

Can anyone spray paint up there?

Reesa Rodriguez | Aug 20, 2019
James Carey | Aug 20, 2019

No. That would be a crime. And the neighboring residents will call the police for such activity.

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Are dogs aloud

ivette san | Jul 22, 2022
Bobby Vacco | Jul 22, 2022

I don’t recall seeing any signs explicitly stating dogs not allowed and also saw a couple people with their dogs

Is it open next weekend?

Jin Yu | Oct 23, 2021
James and the Giant Floor Sander | Jan 21, 2022

It's open rain or shine. Weekday or weekend.

is there food

Arianna Vlogs | Aug 19, 2021
Barba Mundial | Aug 19, 2021

No

How long is the hike to the Rock and is it steep? Is there phone signal?

Erika Zaragoza | Aug 19, 2021
Linda | Aug 19, 2021

Phone signal for us the whole time. Also depends on where you starts the hike can be 20 mins.

Are regular shoes safe to wear or need to wear hiking boots to walk the trail?

Kyla Sparks10 | Aug 19, 2021
Marjaneh Espinosa | Aug 19, 2021

I would reccomend wearing hiking boots just because it is pretty much uphill all the way and there is no paved trail. It's all loose dirt

Can you night hike

Arturo Munoz | Aug 19, 2021
Merisa Duran | Aug 19, 2021

I wouldn't hike it in the night.

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Where can you park and where do you start the trail? I tried going to the trail today. Googled the trail and as I arrived, all of the streets had no parking anytime signs.

Nancy Ibarra | Aug 19, 2020
Adam Bein | Aug 19, 2020

Park in the horse arena. Look 4 it on the map. Bathrooms there too plus not as steep of a climb. Oh, and sculptures of horses 1/4 way up the trail AND the enormous stagecoach sculpture by the bathrooms.

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Can dogs go on the trail?

Anthony Kanigowski | Aug 19, 2020
James Carey | Aug 19, 2020

Yes. Of course. Just beware of rattlesnakes on warm days.

How many miles is the hike

goose | Aug 20, 2019
S. Brad Vincent | Aug 20, 2019

Not even 1/2 mile. You might want to make sure you start on the Norco side of the hill, as you could find yourself hiking several miles and might not even find it as I first had done.

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Are there any anthropological significance at this hill? ie, native american?

John Oren | Aug 20, 2018
James and the Giant Floor Sander | Jan 21, 2022

I don't think so. It's just a big rock painted Orange with a pumpkin face on it.

Anyone seen any lions out there lately ?

John Oren | Aug 20, 2018
Arlley Martinez | Aug 20, 2018

No

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