The San Bernardino Mountains, a majestic natural wonder, offer a sanctuary for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Alpine Mountaineer is dedicated to guiding you through the sprawling beauty of this landscape, revealing trails that cater to every preference and skill...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Heaps Peak Arboretum Length: .8-mile loop Elevation gain: 122 feet (from mid-trail) Challenge: easy Signaling a break for winter, this will be the last “Let’s Go Hiking” offering until spring 2024....
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 4-mile round trip Elevation gain: 272 feet Challenge: easy to moderate As fall gives way to winter (the solstice is Dec. 21), more and more of our area’s trails become...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 2.6-mile round trip Elevation gain: 344 feet Challenge: easy to moderate We’re back at Arrowhead Ridge, which “Let’s Go Hiking” visited in early September. The focus then was...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Twin Peaks Length: 2-mile round trip Elevation gain: 358 feet Challenge: easy to moderate Turning 90 years old is a significant accomplishment and compelling reason to celebrate. That’s what the...
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 2.1-mile loop Elevation gain: 155 feet Challenge: easy As you’ve probably noticed, our “Let’s Go Hiking” forays aren’t always along area trails, though most of them are. This...
