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Your Gateway to Adventure!


Come to hike, bike, ride, drive and repeat - ALL YEAR LONG!

Plan Your Next Adventure

Welcome to the San Bernardino National Forest

We are located in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties only a few miles from the Inland Empire, the High Desert, and the Coachella Valley. Hike, bike, camp, snowshoe, or drive your OHV to check out the streams, creeks and waterfalls. We proudly offer year-round adventure opportunities!

Day Hiking & Permits

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There are approximately 300+ miles of trails open to hiking and backpacking all year long on the Forest. Click here to find out where to go, learn about Trail Etiquette, and get some Safety Tips 

Mountain Biking & Trails

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The Forest has trails managed for bicycle riders off all abilities. Riding is permitted on designated routes, which include some forest roads and trail networks. Click here for more information

Horse Trails & Camping

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Our Forest has 100+ miles of horse trails available to ride (each of these trails allow for equine camping.) Click here to find the gentler trails, connect with the PCT, and learn about Horse Sense

Forest Supervisor Interview

The Most Urban Forest in the Country

Headshot of Forest Supervisor Danelle D. Harrison

Forest Supervisor, Danelle D. Harrison, chats with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District CEO & Manager, Heather Dyer, about her background, the history of our Forest, and California Watersheds

Features

Recent Press Releases

Polique Canyon Road Prescribed Burn to Begin

Release Date: December 16, 2025

Forest Service Announces Fire Positions for 2026

Release Date: October 16, 2025