Hiking Trail Guide: Whispering Pines Nature Trail

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Whispering Pines Nature Trail

Distance
0.5 miles

Elevation
200 feet gain

Difficulty
2/10

City
Angelus Oaks ,CA (92305) 70.18 miles from you Weather Map

Trailhead
From the I-10, from the city of Redlands, exit along Highway 38 and travel northeast for approximately 25 miles to the Whispering Pines Nature Trail trailhead, which is signed and located on the right side of the highway. A Forest Service Adventure Pass is required to park at the trailhead.

Description

This lovely trail travels through an oak and pine forest that teems with wildflowers in the late spring and early summer (wallflower and wild iris were growing profusely when I visited the trail mid-June). A detailed nature guide, available for a small donation, is available at the trailhead in the summer months, and is useful in describing the significant species that are marked by ten separate signposts along the trail. According to the nature guide, this trail also has historic significance, as it was originally created to be featured in a 1969 episode of the popular television show "Lassie."

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