| Renowned for its namesake lake located only 90 | | | | for any outdoor-oriented adventure you can |
| miles east of Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead is an | | | | imagine, including nature hiking, mountain biking, |
| all-season recreational paradise where the great | | | | fishing, sightseeing, horseback riding, and hunting. |
| outdoors take center stage. While summer is | | | | While the Arrowhead Ranger Station is the best |
| always the most exciting time along its | | | | place to find information about hiking conditions |
| shimmering shores, endless opportunities for | | | | and degrees of difficulty, a couple of tried and |
| adventure are waiting for you on the nearby ski | | | | true options are the short Woodland Trail and the |
| slopes when snow begins to blanket the area. | | | | longer Pacific Crest Trail, which leads visitors |
| Since Lake Arrowhead rests within the San | | | | through the mountains and above Big Bear and |
| Bernardino National Forest, you just know that | | | | Arrowhead lakes. |
| fresh mountain air and outdoor pursuits are going | | | | While convenience to summer activities is a large |
| to abound along its terrain. During the warm | | | | part of Lake Arrowhead's appeal, its proximity to |
| California summer, the lake becomes an inviting | | | | various ski hills makes it an ideal resting point for |
| safe haven for vacationers looking to escape not | | | | winter sports enthusiasts. In nearby Big Bear |
| only the stress of daily life but the congestion and | | | | Lake, visitors can hit the slopes at either of the |
| overwhelming city atmosphere of Los Angeles. | | | | Big Bear Mountain Resorts, Snow Summit and |
| From its cozy and quaint beaches to the depths | | | | Bear Mountain, for an always exciting downhill ride. |
| of the water, there is no better place to kick | | | | At Snow Summit, 240 skiable acres and 31 trails |
| back and surround yourself with pristine natural | | | | are serviced by 14 lifts to ensure that you spend |
| beauty than in Lake Arrowhead. | | | | more time on the mountain and less time waiting |
| While you could certainly sit out on your deck all | | | | in line. And when you consider the diverse |
| day and simply soak in the spectacular views out | | | | degrees of difficulty on the runs, the two |
| over the water, Lake Arrowhead is a place for | | | | halfpipes, and the five snowboard and terrain |
| action and water-filled adventures. Out on the | | | | parks, it is easy to see why skiers and |
| man-made lake, water sports such as swimming, | | | | snowboarders of all levels and abilities appreciate |
| water skiing, wake boarding, and boating are | | | | the excitement of Snow Summit. |
| always on the menu. However, one attraction | | | | If you need a little more variety during your time |
| that should be at the top of every itinerary is an | | | | in Big Bear Lake, head over to Bear Mountain for |
| excursion with Lake Arrowhead Queen Boat | | | | 31 more trails that are divided 15 percent |
| Tours. Offering a scenic ride aboard an enclosed | | | | first-time beginner, 15 percent beginner, 40 |
| paddle boat, visitors can learn more about the | | | | percent intermediate, and 30 percent advanced. |
| history of the area as they relax and enjoy the | | | | There are also 150 jumps, 80 jibs, a half pipe, and |
| picture-perfect landscapes and homes around the | | | | Southern California's only Superpipe to entertain |
| lake. | | | | the thrill seeker in any family. Another option that |
| Throughout your summer stay, be sure to | | | | is closer to Lake Arrowhead, the Snow Valley |
| explore the areas away from the water to truly | | | | Mountain Resort in nearby Running Springs is the |
| appreciate the expansive beauty that reigns in the | | | | perfect place to work on your form with its 35 |
| Lake Arrowhead region. The San Bernardino | | | | challenging and invigorating trails. |
| National Forest is the perfect jumping off point | | | | |