Backpacking in San Gorgonio Wilderness

4 documented trips · 26,100 total feet of climbing across all routes

Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow

Forsee Creek is the San Gorgonio Wilderness's quiet corner: a shaded 3.9-mile climb to Johns Meadow, a creekside camp at 7,200 feet with rel…

7.8 mi1,600 ft gain1–2 daysDiff 12

South Fork Trail to Dry Lake

The South Fork Trail is the San Gorgonio Wilderness's friendliest entry: a 5.7-mile, 2,100-foot climb from the 6,900-foot trailhead through …

11.4 mi4,400 ft gain2–2 daysDiff 31

San Bernardino Peak Trail

The San Bernardino Peak Trail climbs the Divide Trail to the peak where the San Bernardino meridian — the baseline for all of Southern Calif…

17.8 mi9,300 ft gain2–3 daysDiff 55

Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio

Vivian Creek is the shortest and steepest route to the summit of Southern California's highest peak. From the 6,080-foot trailhead in Forest…

15.6 mi10,800 ft gain2–3 daysDiff 61