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Recreation

During the inception of national forest reserves in the late 1800s, the San Bernardino National Forest was recognized as one of the premier forests for recreation, and a top destination for people to escape their urban lives for a peaceful retreat in the mountains.

Now, with hundreds of miles of nationally recognized hiking trails, seven designated Wildernesses, 42 campgrounds, four winter recreation resorts, seven wild and scenic rivers, the two tallest mountains in Southern California, and one of the best destinations for off-highway vehicle riding, there is more than a lifetime of activities to do on the San Bernardino National Forest. Which adventure will you choose next?

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Ponderosa Vista Nature Trail 1E19

Hiking
This trail is rated easy to moderate, that begins at the junction of Highway 38 across from Jenks Lake Road West. There are two short loops: a 0.3 mile loop and an 0.6 mile loop. Both loops pass a…

Poopout Hill Trail 1E21

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail is 6/10 mile long and runs from the end of Poopout Hill Forest Service Road 1N78 to the junction with South Fork Trail 1E04. The trail can also be accessed from the South Fork Trail and…

Prospecting (non-wilderness/monument areas only)

The San Bernardino National Forest has a long history of mining and prospecting with many continuing these activities today. Certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and the Bureau…

Ramona Trail 3E26

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
This moderate 3 mile one-way trail climbs 1,500 feet, offering views of Garner Valley. Starting at 4400 ft., the hike ascends to Toolbox Spring on Thomas Mountain Road (6S13). Trailhead parking is…

Randall Henderson Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
This easy 2.4 mile trail offers a good introduction to desert hiking for the novice. Starting at the National Monument Visitor Center on Highway 74, this loop trail – named for a founder of Palm…

Rattlesnake Canyon OHV Road 2N70Y

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This loop road is just under a mile in length and runs from Arrastre Creek OHV Road 2N02 to OHV Road 2N69Y in the Rose mine / Tip Top Mountain area, northeast of Big Bear.

Red Mountain Fire Lookout

Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning
 Red Mountain Lookout unfortunately burned in the Fairview Fire of September 2022. Red Mountain (elev. 4,573ft) is located in the southern part of the San Bernardino National Forest southeast of…