Trails
in the Arrowhead area offer something for everyone, from
beginner hiker to the expert, from short quick hikes
to strenuous treks.
Over
14 trails from Crestline to Lake Arrowhead in various
skill levels from easy walks to difficult hikes. Keller
Peak and Strawberry Peak lookout towers are open daily
from 9 to 5 through late fall.
Before
setting out on a hike, be sure you have the proper
clothing and you have allotted enough time for a safe
hike.
 Adventure
Pass required for parking at the trailhead.
 Open
for equestrian traffic.
Crab
Creek Trail- 2W07
Moderate 2.5 miles, approximately 5 hours. This
trail may include crossing Deep Creek. Do not attempt to
cross Deep Creek when the water levels are high. Begin
the trail on 3N34 west of the Crab
Flats Campground where you then wind down to cross
Crab Creek. If Fisherman's
Camp is your final destination, you'll need to continue
on to cross Deep Creek - but be aware: Do not cross
Deep Creek when the water is high; it's just too dangerous
to risk.
Crab
Flats Trail- 2W08
Moderate 1.3 miles long, approximately
2 hours. Starting
from 3N34 ( west of Crab
Flats Campground), the Crabflats Trail descends
to meet the Pacific Crest Trail west of the Holocmb
Crossing Trail Camp.
Indian
Rock Trail- 3W15
Easy walk 1/2 mile, approximately
1/2 an hour. To
reach the trailhead, go north on Highway 173
to the Rock Camp Station. The trail leads to
large stone slabs the Serrano Indians used for
grinding acorns into flour. The Lake Arrowhead
Woman's Club stone memorial commemorates this
encampment site of the Serrano Indians.
Little
Green Valley Trail- 2W10
Difficult 1.5 miles, approximately
3 hours. The
trailhead is on Highway 18 between the two entrances
to the Snow Valley Ski area. A steep climb leads
to 2N19.
North
Shore National Recreational Trail- 3W12
Moderate 1.7 miles, approximately
2 hours. From
the Lake Arrowhead Marina, go east on Torrey
Road. At the first left, take the dirt road to
2N25 to the trailhead. The trail descends to
Little Bear Creek and then to 2N26Y.
Pacific
Coast National Scenic Trail- PC2000
Moderate 40 mile segment one-way
or you can hike shorter segments Points
of Interest: Holcomb
Creek, Deep Creek, Devil's Hole. The
Arrowhead segment covers 40 miles between FS
Road 3N16 at Holcomb Creek and the Boundary Bridge
near Cleghorn Mountain. However, hikes on the
trail can be broken up into much smaller segments
with entry points at 3N16 (near Crab
Flats Campground), 3N34C (Splinter's Cabin)
and from Highway 173.
Trail
of the Phoenix- 2W09 Easy paved walk .5
miles, approximately 1/2 an hour. Suitable for handicap
and blind hikers. The
trail is located at the National Children's Forest (Keller
Peak Road). Interpretive signs along the route are all
in distinctive print and braille. Grade is 5% or less.
Nearby
Trails
Hot
Springs Trail- 3W02
Difficult 1.5 miles, approximately 3 hours The
water in the Hot Springs pools contains a rare and sometimes
fatal disease. Do not submerse your head in the water. To
reach the trailhead near Bowen Ranch at the Forest's northern
edge, you will need to cross private land (toll fee). The
trail then goes south across Deep Creek to the Hot Springs
pools. Look - but don't touch - for the waters
of the Hot Springs are know to carry amoebic meningoeucephalitis
which can be fatal if contact is made via the eyes, ears,
nose or mouth.
Seeley
Creek Trail- 4W07
Easy Walk 1 mile, approximately 1 hour. From
Highway 138 near Camp Seeley, follow 2N03 across Seeley Creek.
The path ends at "Heart Rock."
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