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Video and turn-by-turn directions to do the most popular San Gorgonio hike up Vivian Creek, including permits, parkings, and insider tips.
There are several trails leading up to San Gorgonio, but none as steep as the Vivian Creek trail, which is less than eight miles to the summit and climbs over a vertical mile. About 1.2 miles from the trailhead is Vivian Creek Camp (7,100 feet).
The Vivian Creek Trail is probably the most popular of the trails leading to San Gorgonio. Although it may be steep in elevation gain (5,492 feet up!), it is the shortest of the trails, coming in at a hefty 8.8 miles one way.
The Vivian Creek Trail is the shortest and the steepest route to the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio, located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. There are three designated wilderness campsites on this trail: Vivian Creek Camp at 7,100' (no camping within 200 feet of the trail or creek), Halfway Camp at 8,100' (water is obtained from the creek 200 ...
6 lip 2010 · Complete guide to hiking the tallest mountain in Southern California--San Gorgonio-- from the Vivian Creek trailhead. Interactive map, photos and more.
16 gru 2018 · Hiking San Gorgonio Peak via Vivian Creek. For all serious hikers, San Gorgonio Peak represents the alpha and the omega of all trails in Southern California. At over eleven thousand feet, the way up to the top of the peak offers a challenging yet incredible day hike.
This route begins on the Vivian Creek trail, where you will pass a couple of backcountry campsite options at Halfway and High Creek Camp. After summiting San Gorgino Peak, you will head back down along the San Bernadino Peak Divide Trail.
