Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to Yucaipa?

Accepted Answer

San Bernardino Peak Trail is the closest documented trip to Yucaipa at roughly 9 miles (about 10 minutes of driving) from the San Bernardino Peak Trailhead (Angelus Oaks) trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near Yucaipa?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa?

Accepted Answer

For San Bernardino Peak Trail — the closest trip to Yucaipa — 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	9 mi	~10 min	17.8 mi	9,300 ft	55	Required
2	Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio San Gorgonio Wilderness	9 mi	~10 min	15.6 mi	10,800 ft	61	Required
3	Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow San Gorgonio Wilderness	10 mi	~11 min	7.8 mi	1,600 ft	12	Required
4	South Fork Trail to Dry Lake San Gorgonio Wilderness	14 mi	~16 min	11.4 mi	4,400 ft	31	Required
5	Boy Scout Trail Joshua Tree National Park	50 mi	~55 min	15.6 mi	1,600 ft	14	Required
6	Trans-Catalina Trail Channel Islands	88 mi	~97 min	38.5 mi	7,638 ft	49	Required
7	Cottonwood Pass to Chicken Spring Lake Inyo National Forest	179 mi	~199 min	15 mi	2,962 ft	30	Required
8	New Army Pass via Cottonwood Lakes Inyo National Forest	182 mi	~202 min	9.6 mi	3,596 ft	33	Required
9	Timber Gap Trail Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	189 mi	~210 min	9.7 mi	4,780 ft	32	Required
10	Black Rock Pass Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	189 mi	~210 min	13.7 mi	8,954 ft	54	Required
11	Monarch Lakes Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	189 mi	~210 min	7.1 mi	4,162 ft	30	Required
12	Mount Whitney Trail Inyo National Forest	189 mi	~210 min	21.4 mi	6,460 ft	49	Required

Best backpacking trips near Yucaipa, CA