California hiking trails - Dollar Lake Trail, San Bernardino Mountains, San Bernardino County

   
  When you're here in California backcountry backpacking along one of its backpacking and hiking trails is so much fun. This part of California has a wonderful deal of available outdoors endeavors. Each one of the many backpacking and hiking trails of California has something unique to offer. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire.
    Dollar Lake Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 2,842 feet which is higher than average. There are so many hiking trails in this
region. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. California has plenty of good backpacking and hiking trails; one of them being Dollar Lake Trail in San Bernardino County. This wilderness trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 8 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The striking backpacking trails of the San Bernardino Mountains are a wonderful way to explore  
these highlands. It's a long drive from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario to Dollar Lake Trail, but wilderness trails like these are pleasant. The amount of rain that falls at Dollar Lake Trail is close to the national average; January is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is June. All through the summer months at Dollar Lake Trail highs are frequently in the 80's, and the overnight is a bit chillier of course, generally in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Dollar Lake Trail. Dollar Lake Trail is 8.8 miles long it's a mid length hike. The length of Dollar Lake Trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced walkers looking for a nice challenge. Hitting the wilderness trails is always a fun thing to do, and Dollar Lake Trail in San Bernardino County, California is such an excellent spot.

Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just explore all the fun stuff to do in the San Bernardino Mountains. You'll meet a lot of folks from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario here, and needless to say South Fork Santa Ana River flows through this area. You simply must fancy the San Bernardino Mountains. There's some flowing water close by, Lost Creek is a stream you can explore while here.
Camp Mile High Pines is a fine campground nearby, and Red Rock Flat is a glorious place here at Dollar Lake Trail. Be careful coming to Dollar Lake Trail, you might not ever want to go home again. If you came for an overnight stay Oso-Lobo Campground is a splendid place to camp; San Y Ca Spring is always fun to check out. Everybody loves South Fork Meadows, and do put some time aside to spend at High Meadow Springs if you're here at Dollar Lake Trail.
A forest close to Dollar Lake Trail is Aspen Grove, and a perfect place to go to is Dollar Lake Saddle.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.1519, Longitude -116.8635
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.1181, Longitude -116.8604
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 5 hours

Total elevation difference: 2842 feet


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 Trails Near Dollar Lake Trail:
South Fork Trail, San Bernardino County , 1 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 518 feet elevation difference
Dry Lake Trail, San Bernardino County , 2 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 2270 feet elevation difference
Falls Creek Trail, San Bernardino County , 2 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 5353 feet elevation difference
San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail, San Bernardino County , 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 5811 feet elevation difference
North Fork Meadows Trail, San Bernardino County , 3 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 2927 feet elevation difference
Fish Creek Trail, San Bernardino County , 3 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1750 feet elevation difference
Forsee Creek Trail, San Bernardino County , 4 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Dollar Lake Trail:
Oso-Lobo Campground, San Bernardino County, 3 miles away
Camp Mile High Pines, Angelus Oaks, 3 miles away
Council Campground, San Bernardino County, 3 miles away
Falls Recreation Area, San Bernardino County, 4 miles away
Seven Oaks Lodge, Angelus Oaks, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Dollar Lake Trail:
Mojave National Preserve, Barstow - CA , 46 miles away
Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms - CA , 55 miles away
 Hotels Near Dollar Lake Trail:
Best Western Big Bear Chateau, Big Bear Lake , 7 miles away
Big Bear Lake Cabins, Big Bear Lake , 7 miles away
Snow Lake Lodge, Big Bear , 7 miles away
Golden Bear Cottages, Big Bear Lake , 7 miles away
Black Forest Lodge and Cabins, Big Bear Lake , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Dollar Lake Trail
Dollar Lake, San Bernardino County , 0 miles away
Jenks Lake, San Bernardino County , 3 miles away

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