Near San Gorgonio Peak
Approaching the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain, a.k.a. "Old Greyback"
Near San Gorgonio Peak
Top of Mt. San Gorgonio
Near San Gorgonio Peak
Near San Gorgonio Peak
Near San Gorgonio Peak

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San Gorgonio Peak

4.8 (35 Ratings)
The shortest and steepest route to the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio.
8.8
mi
Distance
5,452
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.76mi
Distance
5,452ft
Elevation Gain
48ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
11,495ft
High Point
6,091ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is reached by turning east off Highway 38 to Forest Falls. Continue through Forest Falls to the top end (east end) of the Falls Picnic Area at the end of the road.One and two-tenths miles from the trailhead is Vivian Creek Camp (7,100'). Campsites are located upslope to the right of the trail after reaching the stream: one is halfway up the slope, and the other is at the top of the slope (no camping within 200 feet of the trail or creek). One and three-tenths miles from Vivian Creek Camp is Halfway Camp (8,100'). Water is obtained from the creek 200 yards before camp. Two and three-tenths miles further is High Creek Camp (water available - 9,200'). The summit of San Gorgonio (11,499') is 3 miles beyond High Creek. Turn right onto San Bernardino Peak Trail and finally gain the San Gorgonio summit. The upper end of this trail offers outstanding views of Yucaipa Ridge and Galena Peak, as well as sweeping panoramic views from the top of Mt. San Gorgonio.
History & Background
San Gorgonio is the highest peak in the San Bernardino National Forest rising to 11,502 feet.

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