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    4.5 (199 reviews)

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    Mike L.

    It was a nice hike. We saw a deer and lots of flying insects. Good for the soul. We didn't notice until the way back but there are spray painted hearts to follow that make finding the heart rock easier.

    Cindy Y.

    A beautiful hike! Close to lake arrowhead, they're known for the big heart shaped shaving on a rock. I'm really glad I did this hike because this was screaming fall. Yellow leaves, acorns, chilly weather, dry leaves on the ground. Plenty of streams you walk by as well. To get to the heart rock it only took maybe an hour. Then you just come back the same route. Where you start the trail you need to refer to a map because there was no signage of the trailhead. It was 0.4 miles from the parking area where it starts. My family and boyfriend all loved it!

    This is not the heart rock
    Britney M.

    This is an easy hike for anyone who is active. If you are sedentary, like most Americans- then this hike could be challenging. Especially if you live down the mountain and are not used to the altitude change. I am out of shape and barely exercise (I know I need to work on this). So, this hike was hard for me. And other people were struggling on the way back. There are hills on the way back, so prepare for that! My boyfriend who is very active, did not have an issue. It was a breeze for him. But he runs daily and is very active. But I would say for most people, this might be a little challenging. My dad brought cans of oxygen just in case and those really did help with the altitude sickness. I strongly recommend those oxygen cans! Life savers lol The trail is rocky and uneven at certain parts. You can slip if you are not careful. But for the most part, it is flat and do-able. There's lots of places to sit on big rocks and take breaks.

    Heart Rock
    Eliicia V.

    Loved this trail!! It's a fairly easy trail. It is family and pet friendly and a great hike to go on with little ones. A little more challenging for a toddler as I took my 3 year old and he was struggling at some parts especially towards the end. Overall we had so much fun. I loved seeing the water and the heart rock!

    Such a beautiful walk and view.. Need to go during the week to enjoy the views. Too many people on the weekend..

    There's a sign pointing you towards the trail
    Penny P.

    What's up: I wanted to go on a hike and I've had this particular one on my list for a while. It's a bit out of my way but I wanted to see what the heart was all about. We decided to go for it one Friday morning! Parking: No designated parking area. You pretty much park on the west side of the road of CA-138. There's a large dirt area that can fit a good number of cars and it's right before the Camp Seely entrance. According to the US Forest Service website, no Adventure Pass is required. Environment: The trail is well marked because so many others have taken the time to leave indicators of where to go. Keep an eye out for the signs and you won't get lost. It's about 2 miles round trip and you'll be hiking along the stream on some parts of the trail. Once you get to the end, carefully descend the rocks to get a view of the heart. For the most part, the trail is shaded. We went early in the morning and ran into one other person. It's a fairly quiet and enjoyable hike, no steep inclines or declines other than the one at the end near the heart. There is no cell signal or restrooms on the trail. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a nice and easy hike. It was well shaded and you'll have an enjoyable hike along the river. The little signs along the way helped make the heart easier to find. We didn't go down to the heart but just looked at it over the ledge. It's fairly flat with some minor incline/decline.

    Dana N.

    Hiked the trail yesterday with two teens and a tween-ager. We didn't know the route but figured it would be easy to follow. We never veered off the road and walked all the way to a waste water treatment plant. We had to double back and figure out how we missed the trail. The trail is not marked well at all. We finally found it. Great little spot. The water was iced cold and refreshing for sore feet. AND we picked up a ton of trash. People, please remove your trash so others don't have to!!!

    Fall leaves and snow along the hiking trail
    Yolanda S.

    Easy and beautiful hike! About 10-15 mins from the parking lot you arrive at a sign that will guide you to the rock. So, when you see the sign (second pic), just keep walking for another 5-10 mins, you will see the heart rock and a waterfall. The trail can be slippery. It's also very close to silverwood lake and lake arrowhead. Very beautiful area. Good for nature lovers and family. We took our dog there and he enjoyed it too. Had so much fun exploring! Side note: No cell service!

    Anaiza M.

    Our crazy adventure began with a miss route into a wilderness of fallen tree trunks and rock climbing. What the scenic route was supposed to be the difficult hike was actually much easier than expected and because there was no way it'd be that easy we kept going and going and going for over a mile and missed the landmark. It took for us to go back and take the paved path to the sign that led us to the correct destination. *facepalm* Three hours of workout lead us to a heart, all that beauty, and some fresh air!

    Love is everywhere  :)
    Jules B.

    Some treks through nature will lead you to stunning waterfalls and others will lead you to beautiful naturally occurring heart indentation, in rock. May your treks through nature lead you to the most beautiful thing you can discover ... your true self :) Super easy hike that a novice hiker and young children can certainly conquer in a hour or two. Hike is about a 2 mile loop, with AllTrails estimating a 285ft elevation gain. If you want to get closer to the heart rock indentation, then some rock scrambling will be involved. I hiked here in the afternoon and crowds of nice hikers around to ask for directions, if needed. Always bring your "ten essentials" (REI has a good list, if you're clueless to what I'm referring to) always -as it's good to form good outdoor hiking habits. Located near Crestline, California, within the San Bernardino National Forest. Enjoy the journey! Take in the scenic creek, trees, forest and all that Mother Nature freely gives. Stay safe and healthy (mind, body and soul) Yelping out there :)

    Connie G.

    A place that touches your soul. Heart Rock is magical and breathtaking. A kid friendly hike too! A beautiful waterfall and heart shaped rock all in natures beauty. About a 3 mile hike to and from with plenty of resting spots if needed. We loaded up some snacks and water in a small backpack and found a walking stick along the route. The balancing rocks are neat too left a few builds of our own. Definitely one of my favorite hikes in Ca and it can be one of yours too! Plenty of free parking and a gorgeous scenic ride up to this spot.

    Xochitl F.

    It's a perfect family getaway. I'm not used to these kind of experiences so it was pretty exhausting to me but the outcome it's very beautiful. Is not that long, you probably have to walk about 20-25 min before getting to the heart. Make sure to take plenty of water, as the road it's inclined. If you don't want to catch a lot of people go before 11am after 11am, forget it.. you're welcoming crowds of people lol.

    Trailhead and dirt parking area
    Hannah S.

    This trail is always a fave! Drivable from LA area (about 1.5 hours with no traffic) and makes for a great morning hike! The trail itself is less than 2 miles long and I'd consider it relatively easy, especially if you're used to California hiking trails - but if you're not used to local trails, I'd say it's more moderate bc there are inclines and some rock scrambling is involved. The trail is mostly pretty obvious up until you get to where the heart rock is...they used to have signs posted to guide you, but I didn't see any this trip. Once you get to a long fallen tree, off to the right there's a slanted "wall" of rocks you'll have to scramble down to see the waterfall and heart shaped pool. If you go off to the left, the trail gets insanely steep and you've gone too far (see my labeled pics). To see the falls and the heart, you'll have to lean over the cliff a bit so be careful! For the more adventurous, you can climb down closer - but be careful as it's very steep and can be slippery! I've seen people rock climbing there many times with ropes and all that gear so it's definitely not just an easy climb. Usually you can drive right up and park at the trailhead, especially if you catch it before 11am when it's uncrowded. There's a small dirt parking lot there. But on this day the road was closed for tree trimming and repairs so we had to park in the area on the side of the road but it wasn't an issue - there's plenty of parking and it's a very short walk up to the trailhead - like maybe 1/2 mile or so. And there was a port-a-potty there too bc of the workers! Which is awesome bc there's no bathroom at this trail and it's pretty remote up in the mountains - so you'll usually want to come with an empty bladder lol! But be aware, this port-a-potty was unstable and it was rocking the whole time I used it lol! It's cold up there this time of year and often gets snow so keep that in mind and check the weather! There's a small creek that runs over part of the road at the entrance and it gets icy! I slipped on some invisible ice and had a pretty nasty fall on this occasion- even in my Salomon boots so be careful! I'm still feeling it lol!

    5/27/20 by 10am it's 95 degrees Fahrenheit BRING: trash bag,bug spray,sunscreen,h2o,fruit

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    Short and easy hike. Perfect for a toddler. Small waterfall and creeks. Definitely coming back in the summer time to enjoy the water.

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    Is this place pet friendly? I have a few dogs I'm trying to socialize:) thank you

    There was people there with dogs on leashes but the trail does get narrow in some spots you'd be really close to people if they have dogs

    Is it Stroller friendly ?thank you

    I would not suggest bringing a stroller on this hike. It is pretty easy, but lots of rocks and roots would make it a pretty bumpy ride. You can see our pictures here… Read more

    Where would I park? And how much is the fee for parking? Are we allowed to swim in the waterfall?

    There is no fee. There are a couple dirt areas where people park near the turn off. From there, I'd say it's about a 15 to 20 min. walk. You can go into the water, it's not deep enough to swim, however we went in January. It may be different in the… Read more

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    Camp Seely - Main lodge/ meeting room.

    Camp Seely

    4.8(6 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Wonderful weekend. Seely is nestled in a nice cove next to the Heart rock hiking trail. LA Parks…read moredoes not get enough credit for putting on such an affordable, wonderful weekend for a diverse group of nature lovers. After the second day felt I needed another day! The program staff was fun and patient (Camp Hollywoodland, a 5 star review coming your way soon!), The food was fresh and cooked with care & love, The Rangers led hikes + expeditions + info sessions with humor and wisdom, The campground was clean + well-maintained, And of course mother nature for her everlasting beauty. My family had an amazing time. We returned happy, fufilled, and rested. Thanks to the directors: Sherri Lindsay & Lynette Smith Program Staff: Fauna, Moon, Oasis, Peach & Vanilla Cooking Staff: Justin, Castro, Rozetta Everett, Cristobal Morales, Romero Moseley, Sally Murrieta & Marissa Wichter Park Rangers: Sean Kleckner & Tom Mendibles A+++++ would camp again

    Our 4th time here, and probably more fun with kids. Our second trip up since both sons were grown,…read morebeautiful surroundings with cabins that are a bit rustic; 2 bunk beds and 1 single (sleeps 5), heater and electrical outlets. You're advised to never turn off your heater because it gets quite cold at night and after lights out, they won't be out to fix it if you can't get it back on again. There is table tennis, archery sign up, crafts, nature talks, s'mores around a campfire, hikes, etc. that are all optional. Saturday night our Ranger even told "ghost" stories, like the time he was patrolling Griffith Park (where he still works), and spotted a lone woman walking the road near Travel Town around 3 AM. Turning around to see if she was alright and pulling next to her; her face was like porcelain and she appeared to be holding something which she was trying to hide. She responded "I'm okay" then walked off toward an extremely thick growth of brush, disappearing before his eyes. He stated that the whole experience gave him "the creeps" and didn't seem real. But our ranger, who shall remain nameless in my review, was also a great guide and leads all 4 hiking excursions. And if you're up to it, if nothing else, do the hike to Heart Rock. Maybe 2-3 miles round trip, but requiring a lot of up-and-down climbing over rocks and roots on the trail. Heads Up: There are wild animals in the vicinity; and yes, bears and bobcats have been sighted. Owls can also be heard late at night. Storing food in your cabin is highly discouraged. And one more note; none of the cabins have locks on their doors. Also more of a rustic, not romantic getaway. Not much romance with only single and bunk beds provided. With thin plastic mattresses that weren't made for comfort. And you supply your own bedding or sleeping bags; don't make the mistake of forgetting your pillow like I did this time. I had to use one of my wife's extra sheets as a makeshift pillow. Not good! I paid for it with less then 2 hours of sleep. I was in a sleeping bag. The road up to and down from Crestline, Hwy 138, is a bit more treacherous then I remembered as well. Check In is from 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday, and Check Out is at 2 PM Sunday. But for 1 night, it's a very full weekend experience, and at $55.00 per person, which includes 4 meals, everything else is inclusive. That is, everything but water. For some strange reason, all camp drinking fountains have been put out of commission. I'm still scratching my head on that one. Yet throughout the entire day, the general store building provides free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate but you have to pay for bottled water. With the exception of free bottles given out this past Sunday while me and Jackie just happened to be playing a game of ping pong. And there is water at each table during mealtimes. A nice getaway though if you don't mind roughing it for 1 night. Camp Seely is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles.

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    Main lodge where meeting are held.

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    Peace On Deep Creek - It was a crowded on a Tuesday

    Peace On Deep Creek

    3.8(5 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    Just went the other day, the road was still open to make it just a very short hike to get to the…read morecool creek and bridge area. IT DEFINITELY IS STILL ILLEGAL TO VISIT UNTIL MAY 21st 2021 at least. The website doesn't say so but several signs out here do and there is no reversal of that order anywhere to be found in the internet. Honestly was a cool place that i can't wait to explore more but I'm thankful it's closed because it's too easy too access which enables non nature people to go easily and trash it and disrespect the area, and not responsibly socially distance. If you aren't a local please don't visit this spot Go explore trails and nature area in your home towns and if there isn't enough than get your voice heard in local city council meetings and demand some more.

    This spot was absolutely perfect for a family hike and some fun splashing about in the river and…read moreswimming holes. It is an extremely simple hike, no rough terrain and clearly marked. We had driven from Arizona for some cooler weather and had the hardest time simply finding a good spot for the kids to play and swim without needing to pay a fortune (We dont have to pay to swim in lakes in Arizona which I didn't know was a novelty??) We rented a cabin by Arrowhead lake and found out AFTER we got there that it is a private lake. We were told by locals that a great family lake was Lake Gregory which was about 20 minutes away. We drove to lake Gregory only to be told by park rangers that we cant swim in the lake unless we go to the designated family beach area and pay $10 per person (adults and children included) to use a small crowded beach area. That particular day I gave in and paid so my children could have some fun outside and in the water. I was determined to continue looking... FINALLY, I searched for rivers, streams and hiking nearby to get some peace and adventure and came across this little gem. Maybe we got lucky since it was in the middle of the week, but there were very few people on the trail, not to mention only one other family with kids at the swimming hole that my kids played with. The water was clean and cool, it was not crowded, there was ample shade and sandy beach areas...it was PERFECT. I would highly recommend this area for family use.

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    SkyPark at Santa's Village - Candy cane

    SkyPark at Santa's Village

    3.8(732 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    I grew up in San Diego and I've lived in LA for many years and a year after year I keep telling…read moremyself that I have to check this place out. For this most recent long three-day weekend in Lake Arrowhead we decided to finally give this place a try. We are two adults in our 30s with no kids. It is important to note that because honestly, this place is for children 10 and under. It is not for teens or adults. It is honestly pretty underwhelming if you are an adult, but it can be quite charming if you are a child. It is also $55 per person and $15 for parking which is a bit expensive, but I understand the inflated price due to the location and having to staff it. One thing about this place that is nice is they don't have a bunch of add-ons once you get inside, so you really do just pay one price unless you decide to get food as well. The other part of this park is specifically designed for people into mountain biking. They have six different trails ranging in difficulty from easy to difficult and about half of the visitors seemed to be doing that which we would go back specifically for. The activities for adults are pretty limited, so the main ones that we did were the bike in the air that goes around the rim of the property. This is the ride that you see in all the marketing and is the most popular. It was probably the most fun we had but it was honestly a bit scary once you get to the steepest point. It's about 50 feet above the ground so it would be quite a fall down. After that, we tried some archery and ax throwing which was surprisingly fun. After that, there was honestly nothing else that we could really do given our age and size so we headed out after that. This would be a great place to visit during December with children 10 and under because they do have Santa Claus and people in costumes and what not and each of the buildings is alpine themed and is very quaint. They also have a very large area that serves as a wedding location so I'm sure that is also another part of this place. There is a large free parking lot attached in front with EV charging available as well.

    We've been here 4-5 times and it was time for a review. Ticket prices are high, but I thought it…read morewas OK for 1x a year trip or once every 2 years. We've been here during the fall and winter and I would recommend coming for the winter decorations. The crowd varies during the year, when we came during the fall weekday, it was empty and there was no wait for any of the activities. We came last week (3 days before Christmas) and we had to wait for each activity. It wasn't bad, but it did make the day longer. If you plan to eat, I would eat earlier because in the afternoon lunch our food took about 1hr. The highlight of the trip for my kid is santa and I'm glad we did that first to get a reservations. We did the mountain bike part earlier in the fall and that was nice if your kid is into it. We rented all the gear and opted for the tour guide to help us get use to it.

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    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - Rocky shoreline.

    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

    3.5(290 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Clean & beautiful. a nice environment in the winter! Loved to hike on little paths with our son &…read moredog

    I have to update my review because I've been here so many times, and it's improved vastly since my…read morefirst impression. As I reread my previous review I realized that I had only seen a portion of the lake. In reality, the lake is huge. It extends towards 173 and allows for fishing and boating. A great way to spend time outdoors. I believe they sell California fishing licenses, fishing and boating supplies, and even boat rentals! There are separate parking lots for docking/boating and regular day parking. There are bathroom building facilities available. There are numerous trails, including part of Section C of the PCT runs through the Silverwood Lake SRA. There are many camping spaces and group camping available as well. In the times when I've camped here the ranger station has always been kind and knowledgeable, answering my many questions. I've only been to the marina store once or twice, but the staff was friendly and accommodating. I went to the Silverwood Lake SRA office for the first time recently and parked there while hiking part of the PCT. The lady there was very nice and helped me find my way. The peace officers are very nice and knowledgeable. I recently did some exploring and got lost. LOL. Shout Out to Officer Bakke for going above and beyond and helping me find the PCT on my birthday. That was the best birthday present. Thank you to the helpful men and women at California State Parks for keeping us safe. I would definitely recommend this park for hiking, camping, or boating. It's not safe to drink the water due to algae bloom. I wouldn't fish here either, but some people do it. No swimming during algae bloom as it can cause illness. Hiking: Depending on the trail you may or may not have shade, stay hydrated. Camping: Some campers like to play their music loud. So unfortunately, there's that. So glad this park is here in the area.

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    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - First time on the PCT...I cried...so happy. Thank you God

    First time on the PCT...I cried...so happy. Thank you God

    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

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    Heart Rock - hiking - Updated May 2026

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