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Want to find the best trails in San Gorgonio Wilderness for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 48 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride?
Easily the most popular San Gorgonio hike route, the Vivian Creek Trail is an iconic adventure up to the highest point in SoCal, at 11,503 feet. Vivian Creek is popular because it's the shortest and most accessible route, but it's also the steepest, so expect a good workout on your way to the summit. It's a beautiful hike through pines, cedars ...
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).
Whether you're looking to hike, bike, run, or explore the outdoors in other ways, AllTrails has 14 scenic trails in the San Gorgonio Mountain area. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
The summit of San Gorgonio (11,499′) is 3 miles beyond High Creek. 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. After the South Fork Trail, this is the second most used trail in the Wilderness.
San Gorgonio is the highest peak in Southern California, topping out at 11,503 feet. On a clear day, you have expansive 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Mojave Desert, and even out to the Eastern Sierras. Although there are multiple trails that you could take to summit San Gorgonio, we chose to take the Vivian Creek Trail.
From the desert to the highest peak in Southern California, the San Gorgonio Wilderness offers a trail for everyone. There are 81 miles of trails here, along with pristine wilderness, endangered animals, and natural solitude.
