Lake Arrowhead Real Estate

Indian Rock Trail: 0.41 mi. - Easy
Metate / Rock Camp 3W15 - This trail begins immediately east of Rock Camp Station on Highway 173. The trail leads to bedrock mortars used by the Serrano Indians to grind acorns and to make flour. The Serrano came to this area each spring because of the plentiful acorn crop and the mild weather. Bedrock mortars were formed by the grinding action of mono and pestle stones. It was much easier to use these large bedrock slabs rather than carry a mortar stone with them, but they also did that in areas where such stones did not exist. A stone monument was placed on the site by the Lake Arrowhead Woman’s Club to designate the historical importance of this encampment to the Serrano Indians.

Pacific Crest Trail (PC2000): Approx. 40 mi. - Moderate
Start at FS Road 3N16, where it crosses Holcomb Creek and end at Boundary Bridge north of Cleghorn Mountain to follow the trail the entire 40 miles. However, there are many entry and exit points, ideal for short hikes or nature walks. This trail is specifically for horse and foot traffic, any motorized vehicles are prohibited. The most commonly used points of entry are FS Road 3N16, Crab Flats Trail (2W08) Splinter's Cabin at Deep Creek, Highway 173 near the Mojave River Dam and at the Silverwood State Park.

Crab Flats Trail: 1.6 mi. - Moderate
Holcomb Crossing 2W08 (east) - This trail begins 1/2 mile west of Crab Flats Campground on Forest Service Road 3N34, The trail descends rapidly until it intersects the Pacific Crest Tail (PC2000) approximately 1/4 mile west of Holcomb Crossing Trail Camp. This trail will provide you with a variety of forest settings in a relatively short hiking distance. Camping at Holcomb Crossing Trail Camp is available. Bicycles are authorized on this trail but not on the PCT.

Crab Creek Trail: 2.29 mi. - Moderate
Crab Creek / Fisherman's Camp 2W07 - This trail begins 1.3 miles west of Crab Flats Campground on Forest Service Road 3N34; Crab Creek Trail provides the primary access to Fisherman's Camp (a group reservation trail camp) on Deep Creek. The trail descends moderately westward crossing Crab Creek 1.3 miles from Deep Creek. Deep Creek must be forded to reach Fisherman's Camp. Attempting to cross Deep Creek when it is running high can be dangerous. The scenery along this trail is exceptional; Camping at Fisherman's Camp is by group permit only.

North Shore National Recreational Trail: 1.9 mi. - Moderate
Northshore National Recreation Trail / Little Bear 3W12 - This trail is best reached by starting at the beginning of Forest Service Road 2N25 between North Shore Campground and Papoose Lake. To reach 2N25, turn east on Torrey Road opposite the Lake Arrowhead Marina. Turn at first left and follow the dirt road 112 mile to where you reach the trail head on the east (right) side of 2N25. The trail descends gently through a mixed conifer forest and settles finally along Little Bear Creek where you will reach Forest Service Road 2N26Y after 1 mile.

Snow Slide: 10 mi. - Moderate
Fawnskin/Green Valley Lake 2N13 - This cross country ski tour winds 10 miles from its beginning at the Green Valley Campground to Fawnskin at Big Bear Lake. The tour is long and there are a few steep sections. The snow is the most reliable in this section of the San Bernardino Mountains. The bottoms of three avalanche paths are crossed about 4-5 miles out from Green Valley, so it is suggested that this area be avoided during and immediately after storms. Skiing is generally good between December and April.

Little Green Valley: 5 mi. - Difficult
Green Valley Lake 2N19 - This ski tour climbs rapidly out of Green Valley Campground to the top of Little Green Valley Ridge. From the top of the ridge, the trail slowly descends towards Green Valley Road. From that point, you can return the way you came or you can shuttle back to Green Valley Campground. Numerous unnamed routes of all levels of difficulty are available in wither direction from the top of Little Green Valley Ridge. Skiing is generally good between December and April.

Little Green Valley Trail: 1.5 mi. - Difficult
Little Green Valley 2W10 - This trail begins on the north side of Highway 18 between the two entrances to Snow Valley Ski area. Little Green Valley Trail climbs steeply to the north until you reach a meadow at Forest Service Road 2N19. This trail provides you with outstanding views of Snow Valley and Slide Peak. The trail ties into 1W26, then to 2N64 which the Forest Service tied into 2N20 and back around behind the Nordic Ski area to make a loop. This trail is mainly used by mountain bikers.

Hot Springs Trail: 1.8 mi. - Difficult
Hot Springs / Goat Trail 3W02 - This trail begins on the north edge of the forest near Bowen Ranch (where you are asked to pay a toll to cross private land) and leads south to Deep Creek. Directly south across Deep Creek you will find the Hot Springs pools for which this trail is named. Difficult with a 950 feet elevation drop.