If you are looking for a short hike to fit into your busy schedule Sycamore
Canyon Park in Diamond Bar is the spot.  A hike to the top of the park is only
0.6 miles but  the walk is peaceful and relaxing.  Many trees provide shade and
there are benches along the way if you need a quiet place to sit.  The park even
has a small waterfall. 

This park is great for hiking or a picnic.  The park also contains a baseball diamond and a small  playground.  At one time the park had a large scary slide that went down a steep hill but it has been removed for safety.  Now a smaller and tame playground  remains.  This park can be accessed via Diamond Bar Blvd or Golden Springs Drive  in Diamond Bar.  If you cross the street at Diamond Bar Blvd you can access the  more challenging Steep Canyon Trail  via  Steep Canyon Road. 

Sycamore Canyon Park is my favorite park in Diamond Bar and I hope that you enjoy it.

The  park is located at:
 

22930 Golden Springs Drive
Diamond Bar, CA  91765