Backpacking in San Bernardino NF backcountry

11 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes

San Bernardino NF backcountry at a glance

CaliPeaks documents 11 backpacking routes in San Bernardino NF backcountry, covering 126.2 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 6.2 mi (Cahuilla Mountain Trail 2E45) to 16.8 mi (Cucamonga Peak Trail 7W04).

The area is managed by San Bernardino National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by San Bernardino National Forest (USFS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are May, June, September.

Cahuilla Mountain Trail 2E45

Cahuilla Mountain Trail 2E45 is a 3.1-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcoun…

6.2 migain n/a1–2 daysDiff 10

Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50

Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 is a 5.2-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcoun…

10.4 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Bear Wallow Trail 2E10

Bear Wallow Trail 2E10 is a 6-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry. Dif…

12 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Bristlecone Trail 1E32

Bristlecone Trail 1E32 is a 6-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry. Dif…

12 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Dobbs Cabin Spur 1E07

Dobbs Cabin Spur 1E07 is a 5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry. Diff…

10 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Forsee Basin / Johns Meadow Trail 1E16

Forsee Basin / Johns Meadow Trail 1E16 is a 5.17-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino …

10.3 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Hawes Ranch Trail 2W14 (east)

Hawes Ranch Trail 2W14 (east) is a 4.85-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backco…

9.7 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Marion Mountain Trail 2E14

Marion Mountain Trail 2E14 is a 5.6-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountr…

11.2 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Sawmill Trail 5E02

Sawmill Trail 5E02 is a 5.5-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry. Diffi…

11 migain n/a2–2 daysDiff 25

Art Smith Trail

Art Smith Trail is a 8.3-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry. Difficul…

16.6 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 40

Cucamonga Peak Trail 7W04

Cucamonga Peak Trail 7W04 is a 8.4-mile trail (one way per the Forest Service; out-and-back mileage listed) in San Bernardino NF backcountry…

16.8 migain n/a3–4 daysDiff 40

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