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Carbon Canyon Road, Chino Hills, California
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Carbon Canyon Road

Chino Hills, California · Brea → Chino Hills

Sweeping7.1 mi10 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,200 ftOne way
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The drive

Carbon Canyon Road is the part of Highway 142 that crosses the Chino Hills between Brea and Chino Hills. The drive starts in Brea and heads east through Carbon Canyon Regional Park and the community of Olinda, then crosses into the Sleepy Hollow area of Chino Hills and ends where the road becomes Chino Hills Parkway.

The canyon road winds, with three tighter stretches among the gentler bends. Carbon Canyon Regional Park has a grove of coastal redwoods, a hike of about a mile from the trailhead. Highway 142 is a popular shortcut from Brea and north Orange County to the Inland Empire, so the road is busy at commute hours.

Along the way

  1. Brea (Carbon Canyon Road)
  2. Chino Hills (Carbon Canyon Road)
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,200 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
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Good to know

  • Sources note multiple tight curves and advise against long vehicles such as big rigs.
  • Commuter traffic is heavy at rush hours.
  • Carbon Canyon Regional Park charges an entry fee; the redwood grove is about a mile from the trailhead.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Caltrans: current highway conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Carbon Canyon Road take?

Carbon Canyon Road from Brea to Chino Hills Parkway is 7.1 miles and takes about 10 minutes without traffic. At rush hour it takes much longer.

Is Carbon Canyon Road the same as Highway 142?

Yes. State Route 142 is called Carbon Canyon Road for most of its length and Chino Hills Parkway in its eastern portion.

Where are the redwoods on Carbon Canyon Road?

The redwood grove is in Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, on the road. A trail of roughly a mile leads to it.

Is Carbon Canyon Road twisty?

Moderately. It is rated Sweeping: mostly gentle bends with three twisty stretches, and sources note multiple tight curves.

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