Update: start the trail in reverse. One side of the trail is more desert mountain terrain and the other has a “hidden forest” vibe. There’s lots of high grass along the trail so be mindful of where you plant your feet. The trail is pretty decently maintained and there are lots of smaller trails that break off. You could easily spend an entire day just exploring. Finally got to this location on a quiet day when there was relatively no one else around. Trail was difficult to navigate but I think that was on my map and inexperience not the location. The river near the bridge is beautiful. Not much shade so make sure you come prepared and I heard several rattles nearby so I’ll be getting a snake bite kit before heading out again.

Beautiful hike, Worth every step. I've done 6 to 11 miles. You can hear the birds chirp, You can see Hawks, you can hear ducks quaking, u can feel the soothing breeze, What a bliss. Perfect to take your paw friend for a walk. Just 👌 Make sure u take Snacks and plenty of water. The bridge might need a little TLC though. 🧏🏽‍♀️ There is another small wood bridge at the start of the trail that was exposed by erosion and was moved out of place so be safe while crossing.

As an out and back trail, you can just go as far as you're comfortable and turn back. Very little shade so highly recommend thin long shirts and pants to protect from the brutal sun. Bring a decent amount of water but temperature was pretty comfortable in mid-August. The trail is mostly sand/dirt so be prepared for your shoes and pants to get a layer of dust. The views when you get to the water / reservoir is quite nice though. Lots of parallel trails some which are easier than others so keep that in mind.

Pretty trail. Felt like Fall. Leaves are actually changing colors there which is nice bc SoCal doesn't have that much. Saw some rattlesnakes on the trail, be careful.

Beautiful trails. Kid friendly. The landscape changes throughout the year and there is occasional wildlife sighting like deers, birds, coyotes and snakes.

Me and my bestie took some Halloween pics here they turned out amazing, it's a cool place to visit.

Great place to hike with different trails to take.

This has always been one of my favorite places to take a long walk, or if I ever feel like I want to take a hike there’s also trails for that. It’s mostly beautiful in the spring time when everything is so green but for the most part always a wonderful view. About a mile into it you come across a bridge with a river running below of course depending on the season you might enjoy the sound of it which sounds very relaxing something to enjoy mother nature on its finest.

Fairly easy trails. There are actually a lot of trails that circle back to the parking lot. Spent about 1.5 hours trying multiple trails with the family. Not necessarily stroller friendly, unless you have the one with big wheels. Saw a few runners there, and other families on a Friday afternoon. Not too crowded at all and plenty of trails to explore.

It's so beautiful and quiet despite the busy roadway nearby. I love hiking from the picturesque Sweetwater Bridge to the smaller bridge about a mile west.

Awesome trail. Went bike riding during quarantine and there were no issues. Some people walking, running, etc. Love it! Edit: My friend walked this trail a few weeks ago and saw a snake by the bridge.

Really nice, low-intensity trail. Mostly quite exposed, so bring sun protection and plenty of water.

Great Trail,especially after the rain, safe for kids, plenty to see, cool river for the kids to play as well. We got to see some tadpoles as well.

They finally trimmed the trees on the side of the bridge so you can finally see the bridge. Beautiful for photos now. Check out the out the ones I took

Nice walk, but be careful as rattlesnakes sunning on trail.

Awesome little trail. Took my dog this evening. And it wasn't super crowded! I loved it.

I mean its pretty fun to go with your family but tends to get boring! but great place!!! (:

An awesome experience... trails an trails... Need more time to hike them all... Then do them again..met really nice people and caught sight of a coyote... 😲... Going back this weekend... Something to be THANKFUL for.... This Thanksgiving. Freedom an Nature.

I recommend this place. It's beautiful and tranquil. It's a great place to take pictures, hike, get in your steps, walk your dog or whatever exercise you want to get in

Great place to hike. It is kind of a choose your own adventure area where you can stay on the main nature walk trail or go with some more challenging trails with many steep hills. The bridge over the river is great to have a break at especially during the rainy season when the river is flowing at peak levels.

Great place for a family photo op. @shadowtheshepkita

Pretty cool, Calm, And Fresh air. Is good for easy hiking, Ride a bike, long walk, And Running.

A really beautiful spot for photos. A great hike too! Never too crowded 🖤

Excited to find this place. I am looking forward to venturing more. The trail, however, does not seem to be very well maintained. Pretty overgrown in places. But beautiful part of the county.

Solid hiking trial. Tough in some spots. Gorgeous view if u can make it to Sweetwater lake which from start to the lake and back is about 10 to 11 miles. Be ready and bring a lot of water.

This is a great hike but I stopped taking my dog because he kept getting COVERED in ticks

You can access Mt Miguel from the bridge. The trail is nice and pretty flat for the first 2-3 miles. Then you can do some rolling hills on the left trail or take the right trail and access a narrow flat trail and some fire road before heading up the hill.. Not crowded, so is best to take hiking/running buddy...

This place definitely has a potential; a lot of trails and wildlife. However, I did not like that visitors don't pick up after their pets. Also, whoever manages these trails, needs to start making visitor experience more pleasant by adding more markings along the trails, cleaning out the old branches around the river and perhaps even installing benches and trash cans. Looks a bit run down and with all the money that U.S has I really believe they can do much better! BUT because of the beautiful view, I will most likely return anyways.

Lovely hike. went around dusk took my three dogs they loved it. ended up coming home with a few ticks. But I think its beautiful hike.

We noticed a line of cars parked on the side of the road so we stopped to check it out. So glad we did...loads of trails to explore..and a river runs thru it...we saw bunnies and quail, lizards a d many birds.

It was a nice walk. I can't really say it was a hike. It was pleasant but not challenging

This was a short drive from my apt & provided a much needed escape to gather my thoughts & center my spirit. This is a beautiful & tranquil sanctuary where you can ground yourself & recharge your spiritual energy! Loved it! Very convenient place to run to & find peaceful solitude! ( Not crowded at all!)

Well established trail, not too busy

Had Senior pictures taken here for my son! HIGHLY RECOMMEND for pictures!

Dry dusty conditions. Great for hiking and biking. Could use more frequent maintenance tho.

Great set of trails, mountain biking, and walk abouts. LNT pack out what you pack in and make sure your trash and recyclables get into the correct bin! Took a 🌟 off due to the amount of trash and dumping in the area. #beabetterhuman #trashrunner 🚮 🏃🏃‍♀️🚵🏞️✌️ 💚 🤙

Awesome beginners trail. Good place to go if you're body hurts but you wanna be outside on a trail. Light leisurely walk unless you wanna a challenge, then you can walk up the hills if you please.

Hike is fun starting from the steel canyon bridge. Mind the possible snakes, ran into one on our hike. Went all the way out to the bridge and back. Hydrate your dogs as it does get hot. Shaded areas at a very sporadic rate.

Love this place. It's kind of a bummer that's it's slowly becoming less of a hidden gem. Great place, don't come.

Great hiking trail. Dog friendly and we'll kept.

This is a really beautiful valley. If you start at the steel canyon bridge and walk up to the Wildlife Refuge Trailhead there is a shaded bench and a great view of the surrounding hills and riparian area. After a few minutes heading west you can ALMOST NOT hear the sound of traffic.

Very scenic and peaceful. Lots of wildlife and a wide variety of flora. No potties, trashcans, or water available.

Good trails with great views of the resevoir once you make your way through the valley

I love this nature walk ..its peaceful and just blame fun

Very beautiful hiking trail.

Great area to take a walk/hike

nice place for begginers to try trail riding went here on my onewheel and had a blast for my first trail ride

Great place for a walk with lots of nice views. Also, if you take a baby make sure you have a good stroller, terrain in uneven and rocky. Amazing place!

Great place for a family walk. Easy trails and lots of birds. Bring your mountain bikes!

Awesome bridge , 100 years old!!

This trail is becoming more popular. Rare are the weekends when it can be enjoyed without seeing lots of people.

Awesome hiking and photos spot

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to take photos on the beautiful bridge or to walk with your family and your 🐕. (Original) Precioso lugar para tomar fotos en el bello puente o para caminar con tu familia y tus 🐕 .

easy trail lots of cool things to see.. the bridge was pretty epic.. be sure to check out the spot under the over pass to the left of the end of the bridge..

A very pleasant hiking trail, and not s long drive either!

Careful with snakes !!

Nice Places to Ride,,

Absolutely a great place too run,walk,or bike riding

Scenic and great for running. Never packed which is great for our outdoorsy people that want to social distance. 👍 Not alot of parking.

Quiet and tranquil

Nice

Nice walk good place to go and get air. Hot out today

I went on this walk with my family and we ended up find a bridge with a river flow it was beautiful and there was a bunch of caterpillars 😃

I love running here

Pretty!

Great scenic place to visit and spend the day. It feels remote even though you're close to thecl city. If you love old bridges, this place is a must-see.