Forest Falls Camping Adventure
in the San Bernardino Mountains
Get ready for a fantastic spring weekend getaway in beautiful Forest Falls! We'll be spending two nights tent camping on the private property of our amazing members Ted and Phil. Enjoy time inside the cozy cabin sipping coffee in front of the fireplace or on one of the decks. If that’s not enough, continental breakfast is also provided. Let’s make this a really easy- Friday night our hosts will make dinner: delicious vegan chili, cornbread and salad. Saturday night dinner in town at El Mexicano. Bring your own lunches, drinks and beverages.
Start: 11:00 am, May 30, 2025
End: 2:00pm June 1, 2025
Directions and address will be provided to all registrants well before the event date.
Organizers: Ted Hirscher & Russell Hammerl
Tent Camping: $50.00
Limited to 12 GO members.
Event registration is now open to any GO chapter member. These may go fast!
Springtime is a magical time in Forest Falls! The valley below is often filled with the marine layer leaving mountain peaks poking above the clouds like floating islands but in our mountain perch there should be beautiful blue skies. It’s also the time of blooming flowers, fresh mountain air, flowing creeks, and ideal hiking. Relax at the cabin or hike each day; it’s up to you!
Forest Falls, CA is a quirky mountain village nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty, plunging waterfalls, set in the steep escarpment of Mill Creek Canyon. This is the gateway for Sand to Snow National Monument and trails into the San Gorgonio Wilderness and the summit. Many hiking trails surround the community including the Vivian Creek Trail. Located about 75 miles east of Los Angeles, this is a hidden gem.
We have great hiking planned for the weekend. Our major hike, Saturday, is 8 miles round trip along the Momyer Creek Trail to Alger Creek Camp. Soaring Ponderosa Pines, thickets of oaks, wonderful mountain and canyon views and a well-maintained trail will make this a memorable day in the mountains. Also planned is a very short but rewarding hike on Friday afternoon that leads to Big Falls, one of the tallest year-round waterfalls in Southern California. The waterfall cascades beautifully down the rocky cliffs. Sunday before taking off a possible hike might be a nice walk up the creek starting from the cabin.
Questions? Drop a message to either:
Ted Hirscher: Ted12339@aol.com
Trip Leader: Russell Hammerl: VPO-LA@greatoutdoors.org
Can't wait for us to get together!
Cancellation: Refunds will be issued minus a $10 processing fee if cancelled no later than May 20. Sorry but no refunds will be issued if cancelled after this date. Contact the trip leader before noon May 20 if you need to cancel.
Sorry no campfires, but we will have the fireplace in the cabin to sit around.
Tent camping only. No RV’s, parking is tight.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday May 30
- 11:00 am- or later
- 3:00 pm- Short and easy hike to Big Falls
- 5:00 pm - Meet and Greet
- 6:00 pm - Chili Dinner at the Cabin
- 7:30 pm - Stargazing, board games, fire in the fireplace, etc.
Saturday May 31
- 7:00 am - Coffee, Muffins, Bagels and Fruit
- 9:30 am - Hike, Momyer, Strenuous uphill climb but at a moderate pace trail 8 miles round trip, pack your own lunch.
- Afternoon on your own
- 6:00 pm - Dinner at El Mexicano’s or on your own. Please bring cash.
- 7:30 pm - Stargazing, board games, fire in the fireplace, etc.
Sunday- June 1
8:00 am - Coffee, Muffins, Bagels and Fruit
9:30 am - Short hike along the creek
2:00 pm - Say Goodbye
Bring: Camping gear, your own lunches, snacks, beverages, hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes with good traction, hiking poles are recommended, dress for cool mornings and evenings.
Parking might be tight so please try to carpool. Please note though due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. You may choose to contact other registrants to inquire about carpooling.
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