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Walking in the Hills of Loma Linda

Updated on December 5, 2022
Whitish colored flowers spotted on a walk.
Whitish colored flowers spotted on a walk. | Source

Many people think that in Southern California you need to work out at the gym, but there are multiple nature trails where you can get exercise instead. Going to the gym is a great way to get in shape and stay fit for many, but why not get out and explore some of the local walking trails for free? Also, many people cannot afford a gym membership, and walking and hiking are free forms of exercise that are within everyone's means. Recently I took a hike up in the hills of Loma Linda, and I enjoyed seeing many different types of plants and flowers. In the early spring, the flowers would be more spectacular, but there were still plants of interest in late June.

Walking up the trail.
Walking up the trail. | Source
In the gym you cannot see wildflowers like these, so why not get out and explore nature.
In the gym you cannot see wildflowers like these, so why not get out and explore nature. | Source
The road keeps winding gently upwards.
The road keeps winding gently upwards. | Source
Walking up gentle hills is a good form of exercise. There are more rigorous trails, for those who want an intense workout.
Walking up gentle hills is a good form of exercise. There are more rigorous trails, for those who want an intense workout. | Source

Walking in the hills above Loma Linda is a great form of exercise, and a wonderful way to enjoy the view below.

The trail winds around in many directions.
The trail winds around in many directions. | Source
Walking up the dirt trail.
Walking up the dirt trail. | Source
A tobacco tree on the side of the trail.
A tobacco tree on the side of the trail. | Source
Pylons on the hillside as I keep continue my ascent.
Pylons on the hillside as I keep continue my ascent. | Source
Continuing up the trail with a view of the top of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Continuing up the trail with a view of the top of the San Bernardino Mountains. | Source
The San Bernardino Mountains can be seen over the nearby hills.
The San Bernardino Mountains can be seen over the nearby hills. | Source
A view of the trail above.
A view of the trail above. | Source
Interesting sign with 9.0 on it.
Interesting sign with 9.0 on it. | Source
Pylons on the hills with the San Bernardino Mountains in the background.
Pylons on the hills with the San Bernardino Mountains in the background. | Source
Another view of the 9.0 sign.
Another view of the 9.0 sign. | Source
The San Bernardino Mountains are peeking out from behind the hills in the foreground.
The San Bernardino Mountains are peeking out from behind the hills in the foreground. | Source
A fork in the trail. Decide which path you want to take. I decided the trail on the right.
A fork in the trail. Decide which path you want to take. I decided the trail on the right. | Source
Up and away I go around the bend.
Up and away I go around the bend. | Source
Looking out into the distance.
Looking out into the distance. | Source
The trail winds gently back and forth as it leads upward.
The trail winds gently back and forth as it leads upward. | Source
All this walking is more scenic and enjoyable than being stuck in a gym.
All this walking is more scenic and enjoyable than being stuck in a gym. | Source
Continuing to walk up the hill.
Continuing to walk up the hill. | Source
View of the San Beranrdino Mountains popping up in the distance.
View of the San Beranrdino Mountains popping up in the distance. | Source
The San Bernardino Mountains can be viewed through the canyon.
The San Bernardino Mountains can be viewed through the canyon. | Source
A bird sitting on a post.
A bird sitting on a post. | Source
Another photo of the bird on the post.
Another photo of the bird on the post.
Bushes on the hillside.
Bushes on the hillside. | Source
Three pylons on the hills.
Three pylons on the hills. | Source
A cluster of white flowers.
A cluster of white flowers. | Source

It was enjoyable taking a nice leisurely walk to the top of the hills, and coming back down was scenic as well.

Walking back down the trail.
Walking back down the trail. | Source
The main trail winds around gently on the way back down.
The main trail winds around gently on the way back down. | Source
Walking back down the trail is quite gratifying because you realize you have climbed to the top of the hill.
Walking back down the trail is quite gratifying because you realize you have climbed to the top of the hill. | Source
So admiring yellow flowers on the way back down is quite nice.
So admiring yellow flowers on the way back down is quite nice. | Source
The view is also quite enjoyable.
The view is also quite enjoyable. | Source
The main trail is wide and can accommodate a great deal of foot and bike traffic heading up and down.
The main trail is wide and can accommodate a great deal of foot and bike traffic heading up and down. | Source
I like admiring the bushes on the way back down.
I like admiring the bushes on the way back down. | Source
I think the shrubs would look even nicer during the spring when more wildflowers are in bloom.
I think the shrubs would look even nicer during the spring when more wildflowers are in bloom. | Source
So the trail back down is the reward for a slightly harder climb on the way up.
So the trail back down is the reward for a slightly harder climb on the way up. | Source
There are always the steep trails for those who do not like this easy does it main trail.
There are always the steep trails for those who do not like this easy does it main trail. | Source
The shrubs are enjoyable to look at while walking.
The shrubs are enjoyable to look at while walking. | Source
Admiring all the vegetation towards the end of the walk.
Admiring all the vegetation towards the end of the walk. | Source
The sun glistening through the pylons is fascinating.
The sun glistening through the pylons is fascinating. | Source

The next time you think you have to be stuck working out in the gym, I would encourage you to explore some of the local walking trails instead.

© 2014 SweetiePie

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