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Lake Arrowhead Hiking Trails

Lake Arrowhead Hiking TrailsTake a Hike

Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountain range, the Lake Arrowhead area features more than 500 miles of hiking trails for all ability/difficulty levels.  With temperatures 20 degrees cooler than the scorching valleys below, summer is the perfect time to explore nature.

Lake Arrowhead Hiking Trails 2Before You Go

  • Before you set out on any hike, let someone know where you plan to go and when you expect to return.
  • Make sure you have plenty of water, a small First Aid kit, nutritious snacks, sun protection, and insect repellent.
  • Summertime is rattlesnake season; be alert and watch where you step and place your hands.
  • You may need an Adventure Pass for your vehicle. To verify, contact the Ranger Station at (909) 337-2444.

Trails

Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail (Very Easy)

Featuring 24 points of interest, this trail is an easy, self-guided walk, through native wildflowers and plants. Open 365 days a year, the arboretum is free to the public and easily accessed from Highway 18, about ¾ of a mile east of Skypark Santa’s Village.

Heart Rock (Fairly Easy)

This mostly shaded jaunt, located in the neighboring town of Crestline, is a meandering forest walk, over occasional roots and rocks. The trail follows a stream, leading to the main attraction: a heart shaped hole in a boulder, carved there by the ravages of time.  Several small pools make for great places to dip your feet. Lake Arrowhead Hiking Trails 3Many are, surrounded by giant boulders and towering pines. The trailhead is located next to Camp Seely, where several scenes for the 1998 version of The Parent Trap movie were filmed. 

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (Moderate)

Although the entire Pacific Crest Trail stretches 2,600 miles from the Canadian to the Mexican border, portions of the trail weave through the Lake Arrowhead region.  You’ll find multiple entry and exit points along this 40-mile Lake Arrowhead Hiking Trails 5portion of the trail. Plan to spend at least a few hours, half-day, or overnight. Aside from experiencing the beauty of nature, you will enjoy the cool on this historic trail.

Pinnacles Peak Hiking Trail (Difficult)

Lake Arrowhead Hiking Trails 6Lake Arrowhead offers a beautiful variety of topography. And this hike is a perfect example, with tall pine trees giving way to giant boulders and chaparral. The Pinnacles trail head is located next to the rifle range on Highway 178. But be forewarned; this hike involves actual rock climbing to reach the top of various peaks. But after climbing, you will be rewarded by stunning 360-degree mountaintop views.

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Vacationing in Lake Arrowhead is fun and affordable anytime of the year, but during the summer, when wildflowers bloom and the weather is mild, you can’t improve on the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains. Whether you’re looking to spend two nights of luxury with 20 of your closest friends, or you’d prefer to stay in a modest cabin, at Arrowhead Property Rental in Lake Arrowhead, California, we offer lodging to fit all tastes and budgets.  For individuals, couples, families and groups, with stays of days, weeks, or months, we have what you need — all at great prices, with unbelievable amenities. Check out the possibilities. Don’t delay. Book today.

Lake Arrowhead: Summer Fun Has Begun!

Mountain Biking Lake Arrowhead

Summer Fun Lake ArrowheadSince the thermometer in the LA Basin is threatening to hover around three digits, you are probably starting to make plans for a quick summer getaway. Escape the heat in the valley below and head up the hill to Lake Arrowhead. Located about 80 miles outside of Los Angeles, nestled in the mountain range that is often referred to as the Swiss Alps of Southern California, Lake Arrowhead is the perfect summer vacation spot. Whether you need to hop on a plane or just drive up the mountain to get here, Lake Arrowhead is well worth the trip!   Read More

Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert Series 2018

Summer Concert Series Lake Arrowhead 2018

Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert Series 2018
Summertime and the living is easy. The Lake Arrowhead Village Merchant’s Association works tirelessly each year to book the most talented summer entertainment in the San Gabriel Valley. With musical styles to suit virtually any taste, the weekend concerts kick off on May 18 and continue each weekend through September 8, 2018. To take advantage of the free events, or to purchase modestly-priced reserved seating spaces for any of the Summer Concert Series 2018 Lake Arrowhead
scheduled performances, plan your Lake Arrowhead vacation today. By booking early, you will have the best available vacation rental options, whether you prefer a mountain cabin, family-style home, near-the-lake house, lakefront or lake-view luxury, or a condo or townhome. Read More

April Flowers

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Lake Arrowhead April Flowers

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever.”
~ Elizabeth Lawrence 

While you’re on vacation this year, make sure you take time to smell the flowers. While people disagree about the origin of the phrase, and even whether specific types of flowers were referenced, few would argue the meaning – that it’s important to pause to enjoy life. And what better time to do that than while on vacation and what better place to vacation than in and among the beautiful flowers fragrantly blooming in and around Lake Arrowhead? Read More

Head to Lake Arrowhead for a Different Kind of March Madness

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Lake Arrowhead Spring

Spring Has Sprung – Can you believe it?

Would you like to take a break from the drudgery of spring cleaning? In Lake Arrowhead, spring means a whole lot more than tackling baseboards and vacuuming behind appliances. While it may be difficult to believe, and hard to accept for snow-lovers, winter is quickly moving into our collective rearview mirrors. In fact, the first day of spring is March 20, 2018. With flowers in bloom, birds singing, and bees buzzing on the hill, you don’t have to look at a calendar to recognize that spring has sprung in Lake Arrowhead. But check out this calendar of events to take advantage of on your March Arrowhead vacation. Read More

Romantic Lake Arrowhead Getaways

Romantic Lake Arrowhead

Are you in love?

Take our quiz to find out!

  1. You can’t think of anyone but your beloved.
  2. You find yourself day-dreaming whenever you and the object of your affection are apart.
  3. You absent-mindedly doodle their name on scraps of paper.
  4. You keep checking your phone for missed calls, Instant Messages and texts.
  5. You can’t imagine spending Valentine’s Day — or any other holiday – with anyone else.

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Plan Your Spring Vacation Now!

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Lake Arrowhead Spring Break
While most of the country is digging out after the recent bomb cyclone, in Southern California, where Arrowhead Property Rental is located, the weather remains warm and bright. We have yet to face major snowstorms in 2018. But, even as we look ahead to snow play and other winter activities such as tobogganing, downhill skiing and snow-boarding, the first signs of spring have started to arrive on the mountain. Birds are singing and flowers are already starting to bloom. Not only is it a lovely sight to behold; it’s an invitation that it’s never too early to start planning your spring vacation. Read More

Southern California: Where to Go Skiing and Play in the Snow

Snow Play Lake Arrowhead
Did you know that even if you live in Southern California, exciting snow-filled winter adventure awaits? All you need to do is drive to Lake Arrowhead. Whether you’re an expert snow boarder or an adept downhill skier, or even if you prefer tamer, low-impact winter activities such as inner-tubing, tobogganing and playing in the snow, snow-filled fun is just a short drive away. Read More

Spend Thanksgiving in Lake Arrowhead

Thanksgiving in Lake Arrowhead
Gathering with the ones you love in front of a beautifully appointed table filled with delicious food makes a beautiful Thanksgiving picture. But imagine how much lovelier the scene would be if the weather matched the season? Last November, So Cal temperatures were so high, they broke records. Although we don’t yet know where the thermometer will land on turkey day this year, you can rest assured that the Lake Arrowhead area will be a good 10-20 degrees cooler than the valley below – brimming with the sights and smells of autumn. There’s still time to book a Thanksgiving holiday in Lake Arrowhead through Arrowhead Property Rental.    Read More

What to do in Southern California in October

 

get well soonOur thoughts and prayers go out to Lake Arrowhead resident and owner of Diane’s Grill at the Saddleback Inn, Diane Hill, who was seriously injured during the recent Las Vegas shooting.

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Did you know there is a place in Southern California where fall leaves change color, a cool breeze ushers in October and picturesque forests, mountains and meadows call your name?  Located just about an hour or two outside the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead offers chilly outdoor temperatures and provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate autumn. Read More