Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Located east of Running Springs on Highway 18 in the community of Arrowbear. This 3,400-acre site at 7,000 feet in elevation, is a virtual outdoor classroom where kids and adults can learn and use land management practices along with an understanding of forest ecology. Youth Naturalists lead weekend hikes on the Exploration and Interpretive Trails originally designed by 6th grade to high school youths. Children’s Forest attracts a variety of recreational forest users such as rock climbers, hikers, campers, and families interested in interpretive and educational offerings. Closed in Winter.
34.20804, -117.04298 · 34°12'29.0"N 117°2'34.7"W
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| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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