Bonita Falls

Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek is a very beautiful 100 foot waterfall nestled in San Bernardino County. It is one of the most gorgeous waterfalls I've seen here in Southern California, but it is a shame that it is surrounded and destroyed by all the graffiti throughout the trail. I think to myself, do these people think to themselves, yeah I'm just going to carry a spray can so I can tag everything up when I hike...don't get me wrong, I appreciate artistic and tasteful graffiting but there is an appropriate place and time for that and it's NOT in nature. Anyway, the hike itself is a very short hike through a small stream and through a lot of large loose rocks. The trail will hug around a canyon and from there most of the path is shaded. Last few feet of the trail is an incline. If you decide to hike this, be very careful for there are a lot of loose rocks; however, it is well worth the view. It was very cold by the waterfall and a hop, skip, and jump will get you very close and well under it. My friends and I had a lot of fun under the waterfall. Freezing cold I must say but luckily, the day we went it was already hot!

Hike Breakdown:
Level: Easy
Distance: 2 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Parking: Adventure or Day Pass Required.
Parking Coordinates: LAT: 34.235329, LON: -117.494377

North Etiwanda Preserve

This trail is great for beginner and intermediate hikers. Located by the San Bernardino National Forest, North Etiwanda Preserve does not require a parking pass and can get busy on weekends...so make sure you come early! When you reach the main entrance, there is an option to go left or right. Both ways will give you a great workout. My friends, and I decided to go right which led us to a small waterfall and great views of the Inland Empire from a distance. This trail can be done as little as 3 miles or to make it longer, you can follow the loop to the gauging station in Day Canyon.

Hike Breakdown:
Level: Easy-Moderate
Distance: 3.7-5.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 500-950 feet
Parking: Free

Chantry Flats To Sturtevant Falls

Hello! I haven't blogged in a long time and kind of wanted to go back to doing so. I am a California native and love to explore what has and hasn't been seen. I try to make everything I do or wherever I go an adventure. I hope you enjoy my food and travels as much as I do! Anyway, I figured since hiking is one of my favorite hobbies, I'd start off with a well known and lovable hike which is Chantry Flats to the beautiful 50 feet waterfall located near Sierra Madre, California. This hike is part of Angeles National Forest, and Angeles NF is one of the best places to hike in Los Angeles. There is so much to explore and see! I have done this hike a few times, and I still love it every time. I think it's a really good hike for beginners who want something a bit more challenging but not moderate challenging...then again my standards might be high! If you are fit, you will have no problem doing this hike. Someone who is out of shape might find it challenging because of some of the gradual incline this hike has. The start of this trail also lead into other hikes that I will later mention. This trail can also get busy during weekends so either get there really early to get good parking or hike during a weekday. Also, I have seen many people with their dogs so it's pretty dog friendly.

Hike Breakdown:
Level: Easy to Moderate
Distance Roundtrip: 3.7 miles
Parking: Adventure Pass/Recreation Day Parking Pass required everyday except the following holidays which are free: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day weekend, and Veterans Day. Can be purchased at Big 5 stores or pack station near the parking lot.