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Click Here for photos of the San Bernardino National Forest Service trail crew constructing the new handicap accessible Sequoia Trail August 2005

The Sequoia Trail at the Heaps Peak Arboretum has been redesigned and is now officially open to the public once again.  It generally follows the old route but has been lengthened to about one mile and is accessible to the physically challenged. Additionally, since the "steps" have been removed it is easier for all visitors in general to walk, especially families with young children in strollers
and the elderly. 

     The new trail-head is located at our restrooms as an added convenience.  The new trail guide is under development it will be available sometime early next year (2006).  Hikers will find such plants as the Arizona cypress, giant sequoia, sugar, knobcone, and coulter pines, black oak, quaking aspen, white fir, and a whole array of wildflowers between March and October.  There are three foot bridges that extend over a seasonal creek, and a natural seep (watering hole) where wildlife can be viewed, especially birds, year round.

   Toward the end of the trail are the giant sequoia and dogwood groves that are spectacular in the Spring. There are numerous benches along the trail for rest stops if needed, or just a place to stop and relax while enjoying the sounds of the forest.      

There are many other features on the Sequoia Trail such as "cone boxes"  that display the pine cones of the three main species found on our site.  We invite everyone to come and walk our new trail, and we are excited to provide an educational opportunity and an easy hike for you in your San Bernardino Nation Forest.