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Lake Arrowhead

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Lake Arrowhead, San Bernadino National Forest, Pinnacles OHV Area, Mountain Top Ranger District, Willow Creek Jeep Trail

Last Known Status

Open

Tucked away behind a wooded residential area, this park offers several miles of smooth and fast trails, a large staging area with newer facilities and great scenery. Trails are marked and rated but not very challenging.

The staging area does not offer direct shade but has plenty of room for parking. Amenities include loading ramps, picnic tables, vault toilets and a beginners loop trail. The trails are open year-round but may close during fire season, which is usually around mid to late summer. For current conditions check with the San Bernardino National Forest before heading out.

An Adventure Pass is required to park here which which must be obtained before arrival since there is no self pay kiosk. Passes can be purchased at nearby ranger stations and stores. Camping is permitted as long as an Adventure Pass is displayed.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	Not Recommended permitted on surrounding 4x4 roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on the trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	Propane stoves and lanterns are permitted with a California Campfire Permit. Campfires and/or BBQ grills (wood and charcoal) are not allowed.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	5
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	4500 to 4800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Few
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Some
Ranges/Gunfire	None	Arrowhead Shooting Range is close by (909) 337-7000
Hazards	None
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Cedar Glen Gas Stop (909) 336-0916
Diesel	5-20 Miles (S)	Shell (909) 337-4400
Water	5-20 Miles (S)	Lake Arrowhead
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Dogwood Campground (909) 336-6717
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Dogwood Campground (909) 336-6717
Campground	5-20 Miles (SW)	Dogwood Campground (909) 336-6717
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Stater Brothers Market (909) 337-5854

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Adventure Pass Fee - $5/day or $30/year
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	trails are well maintained, nice staging area
Cons	no direct shade in the staging area, not enough trails, area not easily accessible
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Trail Map

From: Lake Arrowhead, CA
1) Take Grass Valley Road north about 4 miles
2) Turn left (west) at stop sign on Hwy 173, continue 1.4 miles
3) Turn right on FS-3N34 (look for a sign for Pinnacles Staging Area), continue .3 miles
4) Turn right into staging area.

Note: The dirt road portion of Highway 173 that connects Lake Arrowhead to the Victor Valley area has been permanently closed. The road has been blocked at both ends with concrete K-rail and chains.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

San Bernardino National Forest - Big Bear Ranger Station
41397 North Shore Drive, Highway 38
Fawnskin, CA 92333
(909) 382-2790
mailroom_r5_san_bernardino@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

Contact Info	Enjoy the Mountain Off Road Adventures 29121 Hook Creek Road Cedar Glen, CA 92321 (844) 386-6691 info@enjoythemountain.com www.enjoythemountain.com
Comment	Guided OHV tours and rentals.