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Gems in San Bernadino National Forest - 1

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gem Favorite Looking across the San Bernardino Mts, at Mt. San Antonio (Baldy), in the San Gabriel Mts, from the Keller Peak Fire Lookout.

Keller Peak Fire Lookout

(3) Running…, CA

Recommended Routes in San Bernadino National Forest - 6

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Favorite Vivian Falls - Forest Falls, CA, USA
Difficult Difficult

San Gorgonio Peak

16.3 mi 26.3 km 5,484' Up 1671.53 m Up 5,484' Down 1671.41 m Down

Banning, CA
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Favorite Great view in the morning looking east.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Aspen Glen - Skyline Loop

12.5 mi 20.2 km 1,954' Up 595.72 m Up 1,956' Down 596.18 m Down

Big Bea…, CA
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Favorite The trailhead located at the edge of Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground. The hike quickly begins descending into the arid landscape.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Deep Creek Hot Springs Trail

3.7 mi 5.9 km 917' Up 279.35 m Up 917' Down 279.46 m Down

Lake Ar…, CA
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Favorite Approaching the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain, a.k.a. "Old Greyback"
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

South Fork of the Santa Ana River via Dollar Lake

19.7 mi 31.8 km 4,569' Up 1392.64 m Up 4,568' Down 1392.44 m Down

Big Bea…, CA
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Favorite View from San Bernadino Trail
Difficult Difficult

San Bernadino Peak via Angelus Oak

16.3 mi 26.2 km 4,609' Up 1404.77 m Up 4,632' Down 1411.9 m Down

Big Bea…, CA
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Favorite Pine tree placard
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Big Bear - Champion Lodgepole Pine & Bluff Lake

0.5 mi 0.9 km 3' Up 1.04 m Up 97' Down 29.61 m Down

Big Bea…, CA
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San Bernadino National Forest Hiking

  • 338 Miles 544 Kilometers of Trail
  • 6 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 17 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 46 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 16 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within San Bernadino National Forest

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Trails in San Bernadino National Forest - 73

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3.6 mi 5.7 km #1Pine Knot Trail 1E01
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA 21 
15.1 mi 24.3 km #2Skyline Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear City, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear City, CA
8.1 mi 13.1 km #3Vivian Creek Trail
Difficult Difficult
Banning, CA
Difficult Difficult
Banning, CA 11 
1.2 mi 1.9 km #4Jenks Lake Trail #1E20
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
10.7 mi 17.3 km #5Santa Ana River Trail (SART) 2E03 Glass Road to Middle Control…
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear City, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear City, CA
112.4 mi 181.0 km #6PCT: Highway 15 to Agua Dulce
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Fontana, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Fontana, CA
6.2 mi 10.1 km #7South Fork Trail #1E04
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
1.2 mi 2.0 km #8Castle Rock Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA 21 
16.7 mi 26.8 km #9San Bernardino Peak Trail #1W07
Difficult Difficult
Big Bear Lake, CA
Difficult Difficult
Big Bear Lake, CA 10 
3.6 mi 5.8 km #10Cougar Crest Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Big Bear Lake, CA 19 

Photos of San Bernadino National Forest - 130

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Summit of Mt. San Antonio facing south-east.
Aug 5, 2015 near Wrightwood, CA
Pride Rock on the Cucamonga Trail
Nov 2, 2019 near Mount B…, CA
Several of the hot springs pools, each at varying temperatures, in the rocks at Deep Creek Hot Springs.
Apr 11, 2022 near Lake Ar…, CA
The hike heads up a wash on a path of round stones, making the route somewhat technical for the 1 mile distance.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
Set at the eastern edge of the San Gabriel Mountains, the trail to Bonita Falls is a short distance from the metropolitan Southern California area but feels much more distant.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
A thicket of green trees in a mostly dry wash marks the turn up into the narrow canyon.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
Reaching the base of Bonita Falls following a 1 mile hike with 350' in elevation gain.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
Cascading down around 100', Bonita Falls marks the climax of the hike into the canyons of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Apr 12, 2022 near Mount B…, CA
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