Simpson Park

Great place but today 3/24/22 I came across a huge rattlesnake called: Panamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus Stephensi) climbing the rocks on “Lichen” aka “Lakeview” hiking path. This was a coiled full grown rock colored (camouflaged) Panamint Rattlesnake and it rattled so loud thru my AirPods; I immediately turned and avoided it! It was a close call so please be careful climbing the rocks this one blended in so well!
For now I will stay on the road and you might see a family of deer, bunnies, lizards, squirrels, bobcats, falcons soaring and coyotes! I love this park just be careful March thru August of snakes.
Side note: Yesterday 3/31/22 A friend had her car broken into during her walk at about 12 noon they took her purse with all her checks, and bills etc… she was parked outside the entrance gate across from the cameras just FYI she has black tinted windows and a newer vehicle. Hemet police are investigating this so please contact them with any information! Thank you!

Loved it. Only open 6am to noon. But great hike. Took the dogs. They loved it too.

I really enjoy hiking the trails at Simpson Park. There are several walking and biking trails to choose from and there usually isn't too many people out there. The views of the Hemet Valley are spectacular and you can even catch a good view of Diamond Valley Lake!

I love to bring my dog up here to walk around the trails and take in the sights over the valley. It’s a little Zen spot sitting up on the biggest boulder, especially on a clear day. My dog got her first look at snow for the first time here in January. The flora and fauna and the rock formations are always fascinating.

There's so many trails that the map doesn't have! It's so beautiful and fun exploring, be careful though, we saw a diamond back a few weeks ago.