Inland Empire Points of Interest
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Mt. Baldy is located north of San Bernardino off Highways 10 or 210. Situated in the Angeles National Forest, Mt. Baldy offers snow skiing and boarding in the winter and hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing in the summer. Park below the peak and take the ski lift up to the Notch Restaurant offering views of the L. A. Basin all the way to Catalina Island. Ski lift and restuarant are only open weekends and holidays during the summer. A short climb to the backside offers views of the high desert and San Andreas rift. Or follow several miles of trails that traverse the ridge, one aptly named "Devil's Backbone".
Mt. Baldy
Mt. Baldy Road
Mt. Baldy, California 91759
(909) 982-0800
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Big Bear is located in the San Bernardino National Forest northeast of San Bernardino off Highways 18 and 38. Nestled in the pine trees at 8,000-feet, this has long been a retreat for Los Angeles basin residents. Highlights include a large 7-mile long lake and major snow skiing & boarding resorts. The lake offers boat rentals for trout and bass fishing. There are plenty of camping and cabin rentals surrounding the 22 miles of shoreline. Hiking and mountain biking trails are abundant and the ski resorts offer downhill mountain biking during the dry months. Other activities include golfing, swimming, horseback riding, off-roading and a small zoo. With an average population of 21,000, Big Bear is not necessarily an escape anymore but offers many amenities and activities.
Big Bear Lake Visitor Center
630 Bartlett Road
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
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Mt. San Gorgonio is located in the San Bernardino National Forest off Highway 38 east of San Bernardino. This is the highest peak in Southern California at over 11,000 feet. Mt. San Gorgonio offers camping but the main attractions are the hiking trails to the peak. The peak offers astounding panoramic views for as far as the eye can see. This would be a good practice hike if you're considering to hike Mt. Whitney. A wilderness permit is required for hiking.
TIP: This is a serious hike with a large elevation gain and altitude considerations. We recommend staying at one of the lower elevation campgrounds one night in order to acclimate before hiking to the summit.
Mill Creek Ranger Station
34701 Mill Creek Road
Mentone, CA 92359
(909) 382-2881
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Yucaipa Regional Park is located off Interstate 10 below the foothills of the popular tourist town of Oak Glen. Voted #1 picnic spot in the Inland Empire, Yucaipa features 885 acres for camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, pedal boating and more. A small lake is stocked with trout, catfish and bass and offers a swim lagoon and 350-foot waterslides. Campground offers sites for tent or RV with full hook-ups and showers. Other amenities include a snack bar, bait shop, playground, volleyball court and horseshoe pits.
Yucaipa Regional Park
33900 Oak Glen Road
Yucaipa, California 92399
(909) 790-3127
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Prado Regional Park is located near the intersections of Highway 71, Euclid and Pine Avenues. Prado features 2,000 acres of outdoor activities including picnicking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, camping, golf, target shooting and more. Pedal boats can be rented on their small lake that is stocked with trout, catfish, and bass. Playing fields are available for soccer, softball, archery and horseshoes. The shooting range was used during the 1984 Olympics and features pistol, rifle, trap & skeet and air gun ranges. A small grocery store, barbeque grills, restrooms and showers are available. The campground offers sites for tents and RVs with full hookups.
Prado Regional Park
16700 S. Euclid Avenue
Chino, California 91708
(909) 597-4260
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Glen Helen Regional Park is located at the northern intersection of Interstates 15 & 215. Glen Helen features 1,340 acres of hiking, swimming, fishing, picnicking and entertainment. A small lake offers pedal boating, fishing for trout, catfish and bass and a swim lagoon with a 350-foot water slide. Other amenities include a bait shop/snack bar, playground, hiking trails and volleyball court. The Glen Helen Pavilion (Hyunday Pavilion) is an amphitheater with a 65,000 seating capacity and hosts top entertainers.
Glen Helen Regional Park
2555 Glen Helen Parkway
San Bernardino, California 92407
(909) 887-7540
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Idyllwild is located off Highway 243 south of Interstate 10 in the San Jacinto Mountains. This quaint mountain community resides on the second highest peak in Southern California. Rustic cabins and campgrounds are plentiful here. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, shopping and sightseeing. The Idyllwild State Campground has evidence of early Native American Indians that lived in the region. Consider hiking to the peak of San Jacinto and further to the top of the Palm Springs Tram.
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Palm Springs Tram is located off Highway 111 in Palm Springs. Ride two and a half miles up in the world's largest rotating tram cars. Climb from the desert floor at 2,600 feet to over 8,500 feet in 10 minutes. At the top is a gift shop, State Park store, cafeteria, bar, observation decks, nature trails, theater, restaurant overlooking the Coachella Valley and a winter adventure center where cross-country skiis, snowshoes, sleds and other winter gear can be purchased or rented. Popular activities include sightseeing, picnicking, hiking and primitive camping.
TIP: The hiking trails ascend to San Jacinto Peak, the second highest peak in Southern California. Continue on the trails to the wonderful mountain community of Idyllwild. The Tram to Idyllwild hike is approximately 10-miles.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
(888) 515-8726
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Indian Grinding Rock is located in Idyllwild State Campground off Highway 243. Hundreds of years of use by Native American Indians has left deep mortars carved in a rock where Indians once ground acorn and other food staples & medicinals into flour. The grinding rock can be accessed by a short nature trail next to the Ranger Station in Idyllwild Campground, or behind campsite #7.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park
25905 Highway 243
Idyllwild, California 92549
(951) 659-2607
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