Backpacking in San Gorgonio Wilderness
5 documented trips · 30,660 total feet of climbing across all routes
San Gorgonio Wilderness at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 5 backpacking routes in San Gorgonio Wilderness, covering 71.0 miles of trail and 30,660 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 7.8 mi (Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow) to 18.4 mi (Momyer Creek to Dollar Lake Saddle), between 5,495 and 11,499 feet of elevation. The gentlest climbing is on Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow at 1,600 feet of total gain.
The area is managed by San Bernardino National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (USFS partner) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are June, September, October.
Forsee Creek to Johns Meadow
Forsee Creek is the San Gorgonio Wilderness's quiet corner: a shaded 3.9-mile climb to Johns Meadow, a creekside camp at 7,200 feet with rel…
South Fork Trail to Dry Lake
The South Fork Trail is the San Gorgonio Wilderness's friendliest entry: a 5.7-mile, 2,100-foot climb from the 6,900-foot trailhead through …
Momyer Creek to Dollar Lake Saddle
Momyer Creek is the San Gorgonio Wilderness's quiet road: 9.2 miles from the 5,400-foot trailhead to Dollar Lake Saddle's 9,960-foot divide,…
San Bernardino Peak Trail
The San Bernardino Peak Trail climbs the Divide Trail to the peak where the San Bernardino meridian — the baseline for all of Southern Calif…
Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio
Vivian Creek is the shortest and steepest route to the summit of Southern California's highest peak. From the 6,080-foot trailhead in Forest…