San Bernardino National Forest
The San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California has many easy and a few accessible trails. The 823,816 acre Forest includes five wilderness areas. There are district Ranger Offices at Fawnskin, Idyllwild, and Lytle Creek. Baron Flats and Mill Creek have Visitor Centers. Elevation ranges from 2,000′ to 11,499′.
Here is the Forest website. Headquarters are in San Bernardino, phone 909-382-2600 Visitors Guide Accessibility
San Jacinto Ranger District, Idyllwild phone 909-382-2921
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail – 2.6 mile trail leaves from Humber Park. The trail starts at 6100 ft. elevation and crosses streams as it descends 600 ft. It is rated easy, but may not be easy for you. Call ahead to learn more.
Chaparral Neighborhood Trail 0.5 mile self guided nature trail. Said to be easy, but check with the Ranger Station first.
Front Country Ranger District, Lytle Creek phone 909-382-2851
Native Plant Garden paved walkways through different local plant communities. No ADA rating, but this garden right behind the ranger station sounds likely.
Rio Monte Trail 2.5 miles “easy walk” Starts at Barton Flats Visitor Center. Check ahead 909-794-4861 to determine if this is easy enough for you.
Big Falls Trail 0.3 miles “easy walk” The trail goes to the highest waterfall in Southern California.
Mountain Top Ranger District, Fawnskin phone 909-382-2790
Lake Arrowhead area
Seeley Creek Trail 1 mile described as “gentle”. Trail crossed the creek and ends at a waterfall.
Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail 0.7 mile loop a self guided nature tour that is “easy for all ages”.
Trail of the Phoenix 0.5 mile loop “designed and maintained to accommodate the needs of the visually and physically disabled.”
Big Bear Valley
Alpine Pedal Path 2.5 miles one way asphalt path “connects the Big Bear Discovery Center with the Cougar Crest Trailhead and a pathway along the North shore of Big Bear Lake” “…this gentle trail has some magnificent views of the lake.”
Nature Discovery Trail 0.5 mile loop through the forest behind the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Woodland Trail 1.5 mile loop self guided interpretive trail
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail 0.3 mile one way along a small stream, ending at one of the largest known Lodgepole pines in California. You can continue another 0.4 mile on the Bluff Mesa Trail which is a “leisurely walk” through stands of Jeffrey Pine.
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