welcome to

HEAPS PEAK
ARBORETUM

On Saturday, September 19, there will be a guided bird walk at 8 am. From 10 – 12 noon, there will be children’s nature craft table.

Saturday Sept 26th

Native Plant Sale

We have our tentative plant list available. However, we do not guarantee that we will have all the plants the day of the sale. It is dependent on what the nursery believes is of good quality, and ready to be sold to our visitors. We appreciate your understanding. Please see the plant sale page.

Hours & Events

Open daily dawn to dusk

Because of the wildlife in and around the Arboretum, it's potentially unsafe to visit the site and especially to hike the Sequoia Trail after dark. During daylight hours, that's not an issue.

INFORMATION BOOTH schedule

The booth is open from 11 AM - 3 PM Saturdays and Sundays. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, ApplePay and GooglePay. There is a $1 service fee for non-cash purchases, no minimums.

Upcoming events

Events Calendar

Bird Walks, Nature Walks, Summer Concerts, Children's Craft Saturdays, and more!

Adventure Passes

Daily Pass $5, Annual $30

An Adventure Pass or other valid pass (such as America the Beautiful) is required to park in the Arboretum’s lot–whether or not the Information Booth is open. As always, entrance to the Arboretum itself is free.  

Parking is free on select holidays.

Where to get a pass

Getting Here

Directions

We're in San Bernardino National Forest between Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs. The main routes leading to Heaps Peak Arboretum are Highways 18 and 330. (Caltrans highway info: 800.427.7623.)

29358 Rim of the World Hwy. 18
Skyforest, CA 92385
Directions & Parking

Adding native plants to your garden can…

  • reduce yard work
  • lower water bills
  • mitigate fire risk
  • increase biodiversity
  • help endangered animals

Some animals need specific native plants to survive. One well-known example is monach butterflies, who would die out without milkweed. Adding native plants to your garden, no matter how small, can make a difference to you and your community, and we’re here to help! 

Learn more at Rivers & Lands Conservancy
On the blog...

Help the Monarch!

Our local gardens can host monarch butterflies- all you need is some milkweed! Read more...
Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed

Explore and Restore

Improve your health at the Arboretum! Study after peer-reviewed study has shown that nature exposure is linked to:
  • better sleep
  • better cognitive function
  • improved mood
  • decreased stress
SEQUOIA_GROVE

SEQUOIA TRAIL

This family and dog-friendly trail is nearly one mile long. Descending and then rising gently, it’s an easy hike with numbered signposts along the way. An information-rich trail guide, keyed to those numeric posts, makes your hike even more interesting and educational. Photo: Anneke Fischle
Chrysothamnus nauseosus

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS

The Arboretum’s gardens display a wide variety of flowers, shrubs and other plants. Largely native to the San Bernardino Mountains, many of them are identified by easy-to-read signs. The nearby Information Booth offers print and visual aids to help you learn even more!
Sequoia Trail

MORE RESOURCES!

Find excellent information about our native plants and animals at… naturemappingfoundation.org
inaturalist.org
calscape.org

Conservation

Through habitat restoration, trail maintenance and other work, we protect our part of the National Forest.

Native Plants

Explore our diverse collection of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and other plants! Some might thrive in your garden. Learn more at the Arboretum!
VIEW OUR COLLECTION!
about us

Rim of the World Interpretive Association

Rim of the World Interpretive Association (ROWIA) is a California nonprofit, public-benefit corporation founded in 1982. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, we maintain and staff Heaps Peak Arboretum. 

We’re committed to protecting and conserving our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

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