Olinda Oil Museum & Trail

Address:	4025 E Santa Fe Rd, Brea, CA 92823, USA
Phone:	+1 714-671-4447
Site:	cityofbrea.net
Rating:	4.5
Working:	Closed Closed 10AM–2PM Closed Closed Closed 12AM–4PM

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India Clamp

Happened upon this trail in the rolling hills of East Brea. This small town has big offerings and etymon. Trail entrance is off of East Santa Fe Road beginning at the museum (see photos). 100 years have passed in this great "little" city with its history rooted in "Black Gold" from the hills. The trail offers the curious views of Olinda Oil Well number one and on clear days the Long Beach Port. There is ample parking at the museum. On the right the trail begins. Left of the trail is a once used field office, a jack line pump, a records vault and public restrooms. This is a well-marked trail with quick rise to the top. Lizards, bunnies and ravens are seen often while ascending. Starting the trail there is a canyon then cross the bridge and climb up to the withered tree (full of birds) and some serious hiking begins. Signs guide you up the switchbacks to the heaven of best views. One trail I found to be challenging yet remote is "The Bunny Trail." Resplendent vistas and if you are lucky sightings of mule dear in the meadow. Great for the weekend or weekday hike. East trail you can be to the top in 30 minutes or if formidable appeals to you try Westside Bunny trail for the multi hour torture in the steeply pleasant hills of Brea. Try this trail.

John Mccullough

Authentic oil well equipment from the early 1900s. I liked the cable powerhouse, the wells were operated by steel cables from the powerhouse. They have an old oil pump with hit or miss gas engine and huge wooden flywheel, hope they can get it running again.

Jaime Gutierrez

Small hidden out of the place Museum. You get personal attention when there is a Ranger there who has interesting History about the area and tips about hiking or dog walks near by. Clean rest rooms on site.

D. O.

Great muesum! Had a nice chat with Chris about the history of the area and life growing up in Olinda. Very knowledgable! Great place..

Evonne Grace

Beautiful for a nice walk. some hills but not that hard. May need to take a break take water . Very peaceful.

James Ramirez

Great museum with a great trail. Not much else to say.

Yadira Spring

Great family hike with toddlers

Aamir Farooq

Great exhibits.

Dana Michelle Styer

This is cool!