Most of the staff or Rangers driving by our sites were very helpful in answering our questions. But…read moreMISTY went above and beyond to help us in a time of need including making our accommodations more safe and comfortable. THANK YOU MISTY. We look forward to returning here soon.

It's been a real long time since I hiked Lytle creek. It's creepy and dirty…read more It will be a real long time that I come back. I just wish people would respect the outdoors. Pick up after yourself. Don't tag. Nobody cares about your tagging name or art or whatever. There's a time and place. Tagging the wilderness is not the time nor place. There's many secret places I hike, I won't put it out there because when you do, just look at Lytle creek. That's the outcome. Highlight of hike was seeing a herd of Bighorn up close. They were drinking from the creek. Absolutely beautiful.

First of all not sure why but my directions showed I arrived at my destination just past the last…read morehouse on the right. So I parked. Unfortunately, I was approx. 2.5 miles too soon. Luckily it was a wide fire trail but it was pretty intense!!! Keep driving until the fire road ends. There is parking and a bathroom as well. It's been recently maintained with what looks like fresh gravel. No 4x4 needed. On my way up I was appalled at the graffiti! It's disturbing that punks can't respect nature and also pollute our water. Once you are on the trailhead it's a steady incline on a very narrow trail. But it's pretty well kept and it isn't overgrown much. I only took the path up to the Stone House camp, which stupidly there is no actual "stone house" also not really a camp I could find unless the camp marker was slightly off? But I don't recommend this trail one bit. The beginning of the trail is cleared and easy to hike down. But once you get to the creek it's hell from there on in and back out. The trail literally ends at the creek. I had to cross the creek a few times repeatedly. There are huge boulders and a lot of loose rocks. There are also a lot of downed trees, and don't get me started on the gnats! Plus tons of fire ants, regular house ants, and tons of spiders and spider webs! I had repellent on and the gnats were all over me 10 fold! It was hell trying to swat them away while climbing boulders, climbing over & under trees, and crossing the creek multiple times. The creek was roaring like crazy in places and a tad scary to be honest. In one crossing I lost my balance on a slimy rock and ended up in the creek. I finally decided to turn around, and nearly fell off a section of rocks that must have been part of a landslide, because when I started putting my body weight on them they tumbled down and I ended up cutting my leg on a sharp boulder. Trying to make my way out I regretted ever venturing into this mess. My advice stay on the main trail! I never did make it to the stream crossing, so maybe next time. It's all sun and it's extremely warm so bring lots of water. I did 7.25 miles and drank all my 2L water bladder. Watch out for small snakes that look like long lizards without legs. The one I saw was when I was walking back down towards my car on the fire road. There were a few homeless up there, in their cars with a forest adventure pass. I think they stay there during the day until the trail closes. So be careful.

This location was easy to get to for a quick snow trip. You are able to park on most sides of the…read moreroad but just be careful taking off because alot of the people zoom through the two way highway. Came up on a whim early morning to enjoy the fresh snow. The drive is not too far from riverside so we love going up here spring our winter.

Cute little picnic area nestled back in the hills area of Lytle Creek area…read more I can sit and watch the creek run for hours. Picnic tables are set up close enough to the water's edge that it makes for a quaint spot to eat and enjoy. Tables are sprinkled around so that there are quite a few yet not too close together, and plenty of shade. Parking is near the tables too, so you don't have to haul your stuff very far. Lots of parking spots up and down the picnic area and each bathroom is within a reasonable walking distance. Very sweet little spot. However, it's not really very clean. Not bad, but seems that the people using the area are inconsiderate. I guess that goes for anywhere in this country of ours, but maybe a ranger or park employee can make an extra sweep of the place to pick up trash. Toilets are pit toilets furnished with toilet paper and and sinks to wash up. There are cute little wood carvings placed around the site and an old shack near the entrance. They've definitely gone the extra distance to make it a cute place for a visit. Relatively close to the city, but far enough away that you feel like you are hundreds of miles up in the mountains. Fresh air, running stream, nature. Not a bad place to visit when you need a nice little get-away. CHEERS!!

We went with family friends and hung out playing games and having lunch at a table while the kids…read moreplayed in the stream for hours. And when it was time to leave the kids demanded to come back some day. Such a great time. And lots of bathrooms!

From the same parking lot for Etiwanda reserve, you go way left on to a gravel road tall grass area…read morewith some places that are heavy woods. It is slightly higher than trail to Etiwanda and the trails for this area has a dead end. I someone who knows the trail or looks for maps. I could not find any website to this trailwas told that the water flows spring and when it rains. So its seasonal. Make sure you go with someone who knows the trail or looks for maps. I could not find any website to this trail nor the day creek area. The parking is free but small...

Great off-roading if your into the off road and out doors type of stuff , I never got the…read moreopportunity to drive the Clayton ridge trail since we moved up the hill after I was already injured in the Army

Great trail, great sights, I recommend taking snacks etc for picnic during winter see some snowread more

The Mormon rocks are right off the 15 freeway on the 138. Large parking area to get out and…read morestretch, let the pups out, or do some climbing. A beautiful crisp day enjoying the views of this landmark.

No time to hike the complete trail but there's plenty to see from the parking area with a short…read morewalk. Located along the San Andreas fault and exposed thanks to those tectonics, these sandstone blocks are exposed and climbable. The rocks received their name from Mormon settlers, moving to the Los Angeles Basin from Salt Lake City, Utah during the 1850s. There is a large parking lot at the bottom here where CA Highway 138 meets the 15 Freeway. There is no water and there is no shade. There are some great views but be prepared. And of course, always hike with a friend! [Review 17535 overall - 332 in California - 1053 of 2022.]

i loved it well not the 48 minute drive with the worst traffic known to man, it was literally on…read moremosttraffic.com top one for 2026 and 2025 it was good, but there were no ACs in my upstairs room in the cabin but it had good service and the pool and splash pad was so good and I made hotdogs In the bbq and it ummmm lets just say I do not know how to cook and the tv shut down so

This is an amazing hidden gem. If you have the chance I recommend making the escape. This cakes…read moreaway in our local mountains with many amenities for kids to stay active!!!

We love Glen Helen Swim Complex!…read more Last year (2023) we got there 1 hour before the swim complex opened and there was already a line, but we were 3rd in line. This year (2024) we got there 30 minutes before it opened and there was already a line and we were maybe 30th in line. We got lucky though because as soon as everyone paid to get in maybe 15-20 minutes later they closed it because it had hit capacity for the day. The lifeguard told us their daily capacity varies. Sometimes they can let 150 people in and other days they can let 250 in! That is depends on how many lifeguards are working that day. So definitely get there early and be ready to form a line by the ticket booth. Other than the waiting in line it is a great, fun, and clean place! I love that there is no sand to worry about! The grass area is clean the bathrooms are simple and clean. You can take your canopy, a small tent, folding chairs, a table, and cooler inside but they did check our cooler for glass bottles and alcohol! No BBQs inside the complex ... so take cold foods to eat. We like to go on a Friday so I am not sure if weekend price is different. My 2 year old was free. Ticket to swim and get on water slide is $12 each Ticket to just swim is $7 Waterslide users also get a different colored bracelet than people who just bought a swim ticket. Another bonus is you can come in and out the whole time you are there. That's great for us because we needed to make 2 trips to our truck to bring out everything and the same amount of trips to take everything back. They do check height for the waterslide! Your kiddo has to be hitting that 48in line to be able to get on. They checked when purchasing tickets to get in AND at the actual waterslide there is a lifeguard there checking/working. My 5 year old unfortunately was not tall enough but she still had a BLAST at the swimming pool and splash pad. We left about 1 hour before closing to avoid leaving when everyone else was trying to leave. Great place again and we'll be going back once more before Summer ends.

For the water park only - first off the pool is freezing cold. My daughter is two and 40 lbs, too…read morebig to have to hold the entire time (she's wild and wants to be free) but too little to swim on her own. I understand it but they wouldn't allow her 3 point strap floaty that allows her to swim with me right next to her. They DID allow it in the shallowest part so I appreciated that exception because it allowed her to have fun. But when I tried to take her in with the vest it was not a good time. Even with me holding her she jumped and dunked her face in the water and choked to which not one lifeguard sprang to action when I was patting her back frantically. As Long as your child is a tiny baby who can't wiggle around or a child that can swim I don't recommend the pool area. And obviously she's too little for the slide. The splash pad is nice though. But it cost 15 to park and 15 to get in per person. To me it's not worth the price.