The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from march until october. Wilderness trails and camps are marked very clearly in red with trail mileages noted in red along the corresponding trail segments. Head north on university for one mile and turn right on lugoniahighway 38. Permit request forms san gorgonio wilderness association. In my recent six hikingbackpacking loops in the san gorgonio wilderness sgw blog post, i featured a series of maps. San gorgonio wilderness trails forest service usda.
Free wilderness permits are required for all hikes into the san gorgonio wilderness. Vivian creek trail to san gorgonio peak california. The map, and other hiking essentials, along with the wilderness permit should be carried with you throughout your visit. Trail map of the san gorgonio wilderness by tom harrison this is a waterproof 26. Ski lift vehicletent camping walkinwilderness camping swimming group camping shelter dayuse area no camping day shelter parking ranger station sanistation wheelchair. Garibaldi provincial park park boundary glacier major highway local road, paved local road, gravel trail hiking trail mountain biking trail crosscountry skiing trail. San gorgonio mountain via south fork trail modern hiker. Vivian creek trail to san gorgonio peak california alltrails. Parus trail riverside walk canyon overlook trail hidden canyon trail archeology trail watchman trail trail grotto trail emerald pools trails zion nature center south campground watchman campground n o r t h f o r k 2 hours v ir g i r i v e r upper emerald lion blvd.
Tahquitz trails and broken arrow high adventure awards. The hike to san gorgonio is an iconic socal hiker rite of passage, and i highly recommend it. Moonridge, california topographic map and nearby trails. Maps may be purchased at the san bernardino national forest ranger stations, local sporting goods stores, or at the sgwa backcountry store. Most maps in the trail finder are from a high level to provide an overview of each area. San gorgonio wilderness topo map in san bernardino county. Within the half mile after crossing mill creek you will gain feet in elevation as you switchback into the san gorgonio wilderness. The san gorgonio wilderness embraces the summit of the. With the highest final altitude and the greatest vertical gain, san gorgonio mountain made a fitting finale to my sixpack of peaks training plan. San gorgonio mountain, also known locally as mount san gorgonio, or old greyback, is the highest peak in southern california and the transverse ranges at 11,503 feet 3,506 m.
Simple rules to protect you, the resources, and your wilderness enjoyment must be followed. San gorgonio wilderness map 2015 tom harrison maps waterproof and tear resistant tom harrison, tom harrison, tom harrison on. Hike san gorgonio in a day with this easy trail guide to southern californias. Hiking from vivian creek trail, this 18mile outandback trail climbs over 5,500 vertical feet. Aug 28, 2016 san gorgonio mountain via vivian creek trail. San gorgonio wilderness trail map total escape map shop. Access to san gorgonio is regularly limited by use of hiking permits, with 25 to 30 people a day allowed in the area at a time. Hikers should always take caution because some junctions on this trail are not well marked. As of october 2019, all trails and wilderness camps are open.
A hiking permit is required to enter the san gorgonio wilderness. My infatuation with the 9 peaks challenge of the san gorgonio wilderness goes back to around 2001 on my first trip up ol greyback. All satellites, w smoke, modis, viirs 375m, viirs progression, ir progression. Usda, waterproof topographic map of san gorgonio wilderness in the san bernardino national forest. Its 58,969 acres harbor two small lakes, meadows, streams, 100 miles of trail, densely forested northern. This 1997 national park service gsmnp trail map is from the library of congress gsmnp map collection and uses lizardtechs mrsid decoder to decompress the waveletcompressed map file. San gorgonio are popular peaks yearround with southland hikers, and receive snowfall above roughly 7,000 feet in winter. The vivian creek trail is an artery used by hikers to reach the peak. Guide to hiking san gorgonio mountain via the vivian creek. As we wait for the ranger house to open, my hiking partner trevor is looking at the map, adding up waypoint mileage numbers for the many segments of the south fork trail options.
The trail leading from the fish creek trailhead to san gorgonio mountain has about 3,400 feet 1,000 m of gain, less than the routes from the south fork and vivian creek trailheads. Request for san gorgonio wilderness day hike only permit. San gorgonio mountain aka old greyback is the tallest mountain in southern california tops out at a respectable 11,503 feet and is located within the san gorgonio wilderness, part of the san bernardino national forest. Yes, i already know todays planned loopup the dry lake trail and down the dollar lake trailtotals somewhere in the midtwenties for mileage. Waterproof, synthetic paper tom harrison, tom harrison on. Jul 06, 2010 san gorgonio is the tallest mountain in southern california, and a rite of passage for serious hikers in the area. San gorgonio mountain, california topographic map and nearby trails. The san gorgonio wilderness is the climax region of the san bernardino mountains in southern california. The latitudelongitude calibration of this map is only approximate, use the topo maps for more accurate coordinates. The plan for the day was to summit san gorgonio mountain and check out the c47 wreckage on the sky high trail, a 17. Beste wege in san gorgonio wilderness kalifornien alltrails. Hike up the trail to where it intersects the san bernardino peak trail 1w07 at 11,240. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until september. San gorgonio peak running trail, banning, california.
On the second day we hiked up the sky high trail to the summit of san gorgonio, where we camped. As the forest on the north slope of san gorgonio mountain begins its long and slow recovery, the vivian creek trail is now the fastest and most scenic way to reach the top. San gorgonio mountain, ca topographic map topoquest. San gorgonio mountain via the vivian creek trail modern. There are several trails leading up to san gorgonio, but none as steep as the vivian creek trail, which in less than eight miles to the summit climbs over a vertical mile. San gorgonio summit via south fork california alltrails. This trip follows the south fork trail, approaching the peak from the north. At 11,503 feet, its the highest peak in southern california, and a challenging hike, not only in distance, but in climbing. Cabazon community church a, apostolic assembly of the faith in jesus church b, banning foursquare church c, banning united methodist church d, beaumont foursquare church e, beaumont presbyterian church f, beaumont seventh day adventist church g. Over 80 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. San gorgonio mountain, united states tourist information. The fact that san gorgonio mountain is the tallest peak in southern california 11,502 feet is reason enough to hike it the breathtaking 360 degree vistas and stunning alpine scenery along the way are icing on the cake.
However, the forest service quickly reopened the popular vivian creek trail. Great smoky mountains national park attractions noted on this map include cades cove and roaring fork motor nature trails, clingmans dome, mountain farm museum, and the chimney tops rock formations. Jan 01, 2005 trail map of the san gorgonio wilderness. Most routes require well over 4,000 feet 1,200 m of elevation gain. This is one of my favorite locations in southern california to get away to the mountains, with san gorgonio mountain the highest in the region at 11,499 ft. Front country ranger district, san bernardino national forest. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out.
San gorgonio wilderness map 2015 tom harrison maps. Burn damage has left some areas more scarred than others. Get your fix on this challenging 15mile dayhike in the san gorgonio wilderness and bag socals thirdhighest summit. The summit of san gorgonio 11,499 is 3 miles beyond high creek. Many areas in and around the san gorgonio wilderness are currently closed due to the lake fire. The san gorgonio wilderness is located in the eastern san bernardino mountains, in san bernardino county and into northern riverside county, southern california it begins north of san gorgonio pass, approximately 2 miles 3. At 11,502 feet, it is the highest peak in california south of the sierras. The san gorgonio wilderness is home to the california black bear. San gorgonio mountain was originally known as old grayback by locals until officially designated by the us geological survey from the spanish heritage on the original topographical map of the area produced in 1899.
Within the half mile after crossing mill creek you will gain feet in elevation as. Joe me, zoe and doug at the fish creek trailhead at 8,070 feet. San gorgonio mountain via the vivian creek trail modern hiker. Johns meadow trail is a backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near san gorgonio wilderness, ca.
Click on map above to begin viewing in our map viewer. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. I have also added the lake fire closure area to the below linked map. Topo and trail map for the san gorgonio wilderness. Enter burned areas with appropriate caution and be prepared to deal with dead standing trees, lack of shade, and be ready to navigate your way through the wilderness ifwhen the trail is not obvious to follow. San gorgonio represents a number of things to socal hikers. It was a long hot hike, especially burdened as i was with an extra sixteen pounds of water, but well worth it.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Hiking from fish creek to the summit of san gorgonio is the route with the least vertical climb, but. This hiking guide takes the vivian creek trail, which is the quickest way to the summit at 10 hours roundtrip. It is in the san bernardino mountains, 27 miles 43 km east of the city of san bernardino and 12 miles 19 km northnortheast of san gorgonio pass. The san gorgonio pass near palm springs provides a natural. San gorgonio trail maps the hike starts in the valley by mill creek, does a tough quick climb to vivian creek for the middle section, and then goes straight up in the end. Johns meadow trail professional trail guide, topo map. Running trails near san gorgonio wilderness trail run project.
At 11,503 feet, the san gorgonio hike brings you to the highest peak in southern california. You can send the permit by mail, or for a quicker turnaround, fax the pdf form in. San gorgonio is the tallest mountain in southern california, and a rite of passage for serious hikers in the area. Turn right onto san bernardino peak trail and finally gain the san gorgonio summit. San gorgonio peak hiking trail, banning, california. Best trails in san gorgonio wilderness california alltrails. Heartbar campground, forest falls, gorgonio trailheads, southern california hiking. Great smoky mountains national park map pdf my smoky. There are some gradual sections in the middle, but expect to be going up for most of the hike. Alltrails has 29 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. It is very important to carry a map with you, they can be purchased at the.
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. Maps labeled as high res are intended to show the high level of detail for the area but theyre often unusable because of the overwhelming amount of information. A friend was out visiting and we decided hiking gorgonio sounded like a great idea, despite not having nearly any backcountry experience and being completely out of shape. Many hikers use this as training for mount whitney. Mileages of the trails in this wilderness mileage chart. San gorgonio trail is an extremely difficult, 16 mile hike in san bernardino national forest that will take about 9. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is big bear l which is approximately 15 miles away and has an elevation of 6,790 feet 1,029 feet higher than san gorgonio wilderness. Dec 09, 2014 san gorgonio wilderness map 2015 tom harrison maps waterproof and tear resistant tom harrison, tom harrison, tom harrison on.