Heart Rock Trail
Easy–moderate
Dogs on leash OK
Tiny lot — fills early
Adventure Pass required
The famous one: ~2 miles round-trip to a heart-shaped rock over a waterfall. Easy hike, brutal parking.
Details, fees & parking →Easy Hikes Near Lake Arrowhead (2026)
Every trail on this page is under 3 miles round-trip with modest elevation gain — good for kids, visiting relatives, or a quick leg-stretch between meals in the Village. Parking and pass requirements are listed on each trail page.
Heaps Peak Arboretum
Easy
Sequoia grove
Dogs on leash OK
Adventure Pass required
An easy ~1-mile loop through a real sequoia grove on Hwy 18. Free to walk, open dawn to dusk, Adventure Pass to park.
Details, fees & parking →Little Bear Creek Trail
Easy
Very dog-friendly
Adventure Pass required
Easy ~3.7 miles along a seasonal creek from North Shore Campground. Shaded, quiet, and the most dog-friendly trail in the area.
Details, fees & parking →