Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to Apple Valley?

Accepted Answer

San Bernardino Peak Trail is the closest documented trip to Apple Valley at roughly 29 miles (about 32 minutes of driving) from the San Bernardino Peak Trailhead (Angelus Oaks) trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near Apple Valley?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near Apple Valley, including San Bernardino Peak Trail, require a wilderness permit from San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (USFS partner). Always check the managing agency before you go.

Question 3

When is the best season to backpack near Apple Valley?

Accepted Answer

For San Bernardino Peak Trail — the closest trip to Apple Valley — the best months are June, July, September, October.

#	Trip	Miles away	Est. drive	Distance	Gain	Difficulty	Permit
1	San Bernardino Peak Trail San Gorgonio Wilderness	29 mi	~32 min	17.8 mi	9,300 ft	55	Required
2	Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow San Gorgonio Wilderness	31 mi	~35 min	7.8 mi	1,600 ft	12	Required
3	South Fork Trail to Dry Lake San Gorgonio Wilderness	32 mi	~36 min	11.4 mi	4,400 ft	31	Required
4	Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio San Gorgonio Wilderness	35 mi	~39 min	15.6 mi	10,800 ft	61	Required
5	Boy Scout Trail Joshua Tree National Park	67 mi	~75 min	15.6 mi	1,600 ft	14	Required
6	Trans-Catalina Trail Channel Islands	103 mi	~115 min	38.5 mi	7,638 ft	49	Required
7	Cottonwood Pass to Chicken Spring Lake Inyo National Forest	144 mi	~160 min	15 mi	2,962 ft	30	Required
8	New Army Pass via Cottonwood Lakes Inyo National Forest	147 mi	~163 min	9.6 mi	3,596 ft	33	Required
9	Mount Whitney Trail Inyo National Forest	154 mi	~171 min	21.4 mi	6,460 ft	49	Required
10	Timber Gap Trail Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	155 mi	~172 min	9.7 mi	4,780 ft	32	Required
11	Black Rock Pass Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	155 mi	~172 min	13.7 mi	8,954 ft	54	Required
12	Monarch Lakes Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	155 mi	~172 min	7.1 mi	4,162 ft	30	Required

Best backpacking trips near Apple Valley, CA