Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area - Skyforest, California

Kim S.

Definitely a must-see while visiting Lake Arrowhead! We were given a small trail guide that had facts and Native American history associated with different sites along the trail. Very easy hike with beautiful mountain views! Highly recommend going in the spring- so many flowers were blooming and in peak season!

Maggie M.

Super nice, easy loop with lots of information to make it feel really educational, on top of just being a beautiful hike.

Karen L. L. S.

One of the top plus points about this area and trail is the very wheelchair accessible 0.8 mile hiking loop, paved for wheelchairs. Information center was closed, but posted information was great! I look forward to checking out the many, many points of interest on that short, very easy hike. They have the only grove of Sequoias (They are not native to the area) planted in the San Barnerdino mountains. They also have a small Grove of Dogwood Trees, and you should definitely look up the special meaning and significance of these trees. All dogs are welcome, but must remain on leash.

Gail K.

Beautiful. Example of restored beauty. Nice hike with shaded areas and a dirt path. Not colorful but it was July. The “Footprints Trail” would be fun for children with various animal footprints in cement. National Park Adventure Pass for parking was recommend but not enforced (sold at booth). Enjoyed seeing the sequoia trees!!

BittenLemon

Beautiful small trail that also leads to another trail if you wanted a longer hike. If you stick to the original trail it is an easy loop to walk and has guided markers that you can refer to the brochures that gives information of the area /history around you.

Doris H.

It's a beautiful trail to visit. However, it's very small (about 1 mile). It took us only about 20 mins to walk even if we already stopped multiple times to take pictures and enjoy the view.

The parking pass is $5 all day for all the eligible trails but I don't know if there are many other trails eligible near this one.

It's pet-friendly. It has a restroom in the park.

Overall: I will probably try another trail when visiting Lake Arrowhead.

Juzar M.

A small but good arboretum nestled in the hills just above Lake Arrowhead. Worth a visit to see local species in their natural environment.

There’s a grove of giant sequoias that were planted around 1930. The largest specimen is nearly 6 ft in diameter, still puny compared to those at Sequoia National Park but still awesome.

Park entrance fee is a reasonable $5 per individual/group. The walk around the park is under 2 miles and easy enough for kids. Dogs on leash welcome (remember to clean up). The tall trees provide good shade so walking mid-day in summer is fine, but do wear sunscreen.

Vincent S.

As we were driving to Arrowhead Lake, we passed by Heaps Peak Arboretum and decided that we would stop there on the way back down the mountain. It was absolutely beautiful and had a well maintained hiking path. We did have to pay $5 for parking but, other than that it was free. The path is easy and is about 1 mile total.