The 10-acre redwood grove is one of the largest stands of Coast Redwoods in Southern California.
The park's terrain is part of a flood control basin managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The redwood grove was planted in 1975 by the Orange County Department of Parks and Recreation.
The park contains a 3-acre fishing lake stocked with rainbow trout and largemouth bass.
The redwood trees here are considered an 'island' population, existing far outside their native range along the Northern California coast.
Carbon Canyon Regional Park is a 124-acre park in Brea, California, managed by OC Parks. It is most notable for housing a 10-acre grove of approximately 200 Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens), which were planted in the 1970s and are rare for this Southern California climate. The park features a 3-acre lake that serves as a focal point for birdwatchers and local wildlife. Recreational facilities include four tennis courts, two volleyball courts, and multiple reservable picnic areas with barbecue grills. A 2.5-mile round-trip hiking trail leads visitors from the parking area to the redwood grove. The landscape consists of a mix of native coastal sage scrub and mature ornamental trees. The park is situated within the Carbon Canyon Dam flood control basin, which dictates its topographical features. It serves as a primary trailhead for regional hikers seeking access to broader Chino Hills State Park trail networks.
The interior of the redwood grove where the light filters through the canopy.
Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip, as the trail to the redwood grove is unpaved and can be dusty or uneven.
Bring your own water, as there are limited filling stations once you leave the main parking and picnic areas.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid extreme heat, as the trail to the redwoods lacks consistent shade.
Do not attempt the hike to the redwood grove during the peak of summer afternoons without adequate hydration and sun protection.
Park grounds are subject to closure during heavy rainfall to prevent flooding of the basin area.
Stay on marked trails to protect the redwood grove's sensitive root systems; keep dogs on a leash at all times.
