Wow! This is what I'd consider a fairly serious hike my friends! It's not a 14ker but you'll work,…read morebelieve me! I faxed in on 5/8 for a Vivian Creek permit to Gorgonio for 5/20 and didn't get it approved. We arrived at 815A to the ranger station on Saturday and were only able to secure a permit for this trail. 13+ miles ONE WAY to Gorgonio Peak. By the time we parked and started on the trail it was 856A. We knew we had very little chance of summiting and making it back to the car before dark and were not prepared with headlamps to make that trek. We revised our plan once it took us 26 minutes to figure out how to cross the very first creek. That was a ton of wasted time and luckily another couple identified some logs to safely cross on. Once started we told ourselves we'd go out until about 245P and then turn back to make it back safely before dark. We went out 9.10 miles (on my Garmin 4,882 elevation gain) and turned back there. We stopped about 3 hours in for a little lunch break but kept a fairly decent pace otherwise with only a few short breaks here and there. If for whatever reason, you chose to do a day hike from this trail to Gorgonio you will want to start as early as possible. Had we had a permit already starting at 6A may have made this feasible but we didn't. We passed Agnar Creek, Dobbs and were almost to Plummer Meadows (I want to believe) before having to turn around. The first 5hrs and 45min were ok, we'd eaten brekke, had snacks, although it was warm the trail had plenty of shade. We only took one slight wrong turn but didn't lose too much time on it (maybe 10min) BUT the return really started to feel a bit brutal into hours 9-10. My legs were extremely sore by the time we reached the parking lot at 705P. I'd done 7000m of indoor rowing the day before so that may have played a role but I immediately popped 4 Advil. I'm still pretty sore in the calves 2 days later but we covered over 18 miles in 10 Hours and 5 min. Since I haven't done Vivian Trail I'm not sure if I'd recommend this trail over that one, but this is said to be FAR less trafficked trail and I can see why because it's almost double the miles one way. Totaling over 26 miles round trip, which again may be ok in the Summer months with the longer days and starting from the crack of dawn. It was a nice training hike, to carry our packs but most people we met along the way were all staying overnight. Parts of the trail were overgrown in areas with a few fallen tree trunks to climb over and several creeks with water to navigate across. I consumed 3 liters of water from my camelbak but if you have a filter, there are several options for refilling along the way. I'd pack at least 4 liters if you don't have a filter. It's the longest in mileage and most elevation gain you can get climbing to Gorgonio Peak, so if that's what you're into - select this route! No Adventure Pass is required for this parking lot.

When my hiking friends asked if I wanted to join them for a day's hike at the San Bernandino peak,…read moreI was super stoked. Especially when she said, "you will LOVE it....it's a beautiful chill hike!" OMG I want to slap her!!!! I'm pretty active and fit for the most part AND have done many hikes (including the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu). The hike to the peak and back at San Bernandino almost BROKE ME....I wanted to cry. It is a 16-mile hike (8-miles up and 8-miles down). We prepped days in advance for this hike. I got my camelback, hiking boots, hiking poles, heart rate monitor and protein bars. We woke up at 3am in order to start our hike promptly at 6am. The idea was to beat the heat as much as possible. The first 2-miles were brutal. I was huffing and puffing.....the slowest one of them all. It leveled off sporadically but it was a consistent uphill. We took many water and snack breaks. Our group of 10 split up eventually as some of us slower hikers could not catch up with the faster ones. At about 5 or 6 miles into the hike, I thought to myself "where the HECK is this peak at?!" It was brutal. You can't see the actual peak at any one point from the hike going up. All I remembered was the trail kept going and going and going. When we did reached the bottom of the peak finally.....it was confusing because there weren't any signs anywhere. I was OUT for 20 mins sprawled out on the ground. I could not talk to my friends. I was totally incapacitated. I had to take ibuprofen at that point for my lower back pain from carrying my camelback up the hill for 4 hours. We ate lunch and rested for about 30 mins at the peak. **I ran out of water halfway through because I had a 2-liter camelback. I recommend that you at least take 3-liters** We were super excited going down because our speed was twice as fast. And it only lasted for the first 4 miles. My toes started hurting gradually from going downhill even though I have really good quality hiking boots. It was also very hot. I remember running into a few people that told us, "you're almost there just another 30 mins." That was the biggest mistake ever because it tortured us. It took us another 1.5 hours to get to the parking lot. I was literally limping those last few miles. We completed our hike at under 9 hours. My toes were KILLING me. I was crying at one point. When we got to the car, I had nasty blisters all around my toes and my heels. I was OUT for 5 days....could not work out whatsoever. Anywho....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Other than above mentioned, it actually was a very BEAUTIFUL hike with picturesque mountains all around.

This is one of my go-to spots when I want something simple but still feels like real nature. The…read moretrails are fun, not too hard, and good for families, but still enough hills to keep it interesting. Not ideal for strollers unless you've got something built for rough terrain. The oak trees are a huge plus. There's actual shade here, not just a few patches, which makes a big difference in this area. If you hike out far enough you'll find old abandoned houses and structures, which is honestly one of the coolest parts. It gives the whole place a bit of history and something extra to explore. Also great for horseback riding and a solid spot to bring food and picnic without dealing with crowds. Simple, quiet, and worth going back to.

Water canyon trail - No shades Several trail no shades…read more Lots of horse tail grass not good for dogs Dirt roads/ pebbles and incline. Don't know what I was thinking, woke up and dragged my husband and my daughter on the hottest days to decide to hike lol!!! Be sure to wear a hat and bring water , this particular trail is my least favorite. I don't recommend to bring your fur baby , if you do. Please be careful this area has lots of over grown horse tail grass, it is so harmful to your fur babies. I would recommend to come during winter and cooler temperatures.

El Dorado Ranch Park located in the beautiful foothills community of Yucaipa,California is…read morepeaceful,scenic and close! For a stop,a picnic,a walk or a hike,El Dorado is perfect! Plenty of free parking,views and if you have dogs or horses bring 'em-they are sooo welcome here! . . . . #eldoradoranchpark #horses #dogs #hikes #walks #family #mountains #foothills #oakglen #applefarm #ilovehorses #godisgood #ilovedogs #iloveyucaipa #waynesalvatti #jesussaves #picnic #bringyourcamera #ilikecameras #californiadreamin #californiadreaming #instayucaipa #whattodoinyucaipa

Someone on google.com stated this park had reopened. I drove all the way to Yucaipa today (Tuesday)…read moreand it was closed!!!

This is a great hiking trail: open space, views, and still close to town. Located in San Timoteo…read moreCanyon it is readily accessible. At the beginning of the trail is a small, but adequate blacktop parking area. It is also dirt bike friendly with wide paths. Please see my trail maps pic. This shows the overview of the area, and a website for specific maps. At the end of the trail is a loop to a great lookout. There is some up hill grade to get there so pace yourself. The hike is well worth the views of San Tim canyon. There is plenty to see along the way: hawks, lizards and tons of flowers (seasonal) and native vegetation. On the southside of the trail there is a meandering creek that is usually running - so peaceful to hear a babbling brook. The Redlands Conservancy has done a good job in maintaining and protecting the area.

Beautiful trail, easy walk . Loops so you don't get lost , Lots of wild life , a perfect hike for…read morebeginners :)

Sunday, March 5th 2023…read more "The Silence Grows" . an Ode to Humber Park Trailhead Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3e07 in Pine Cove California . By Jade Ann Byrne . Take only photos; leave only foot steps. Leave no trace, is how I enjoy nature. I don't always follow all the rules but you wouldn't know I was there. What an incredible privilege to ascend a sleeping snowy giant on the somber silence of a Sunday. The bright crunch of the grains of snow underfoot crying out loudly from the sudden unwelcome friction of my boots of untrodden once warmed, now frozen snow. The silence broke only by The chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens) casually crying out alerting the rest of the environment to my presence. The silence grows. Snowshoeless descending towards the frigid rapids of the burble glossy eddies hidden below the abundant heavy snow. Stop movement. Inhale. Release.

Came here on a snowy day and love love loved it!…read more It was quiet and serene except for the sound of hail and snow falling. We did a bit of a hike and there were some good elevation points for a sled ride. You can also find uniquely large pine cones here which can be sappy and poky so handle with care.

Nice hiking trail. There isn't too much parking, so get there early. I believe the Santa Ana river…read moreruns through it. I recommend taking shoes that you don't mind getting real dirty. There is sand as well as a lot of loose dirt.

Trail is under construction. Full of mosquitos, swarms of gnats, beetles and horse poop. Broken…read morefences and signs everywhere that say do not enter.

This was a nice and easy hike around 5 miles round trip. It's pretty much out and back. Theres a…read moregood amount of parking near the trail. The parking can get busy since there's other trails nearby. Where we started, there was a creek right in the beginning. There's a distinct trail to follow and the terrain isn't too bad. Theres some rocks here and there. The views were amazing as we were able to see different types of trees, mountain, birds, and squirrels. It got a little repetitive towards the end because it looked like we were passing by the same thing over and over.

This is such a perfect hiking trail!!! It's called the scenic route but I think the distance and…read moreslow incline are a perfect workout for those of us that don't go hiking too often. It's a very beautiful trail with a couple creeks and lot of people with their dogs. Would definitely hike this trail again just for a calming walk with nice views.

To complete the San Gorgonio 9 Peaks Challenge, you climb up the following 9 peaks along the San…read moreBernadino Peak-San Gorgonio Mountain ridge in a single trip: San Gorgonio Mt. 11,502' Jepson Peak 11,205' Little Charlton Peak 10,696' Charlton Peak 10,806' Alto Diablo 10,563' Shields Peak 10,701' Anderson Peak 10,864' San Bernadino Peak East 10,691' San Bernadino Peak 10,649' The trip can be a dayhike or a multiday backpacking trip, and the order can be done as shown or reversed depending on which trailhead you start at. I did a variation of this hike with a small group of hardcore hikers from the Los Angeles Hiking Meetup group, led by hiker extraordinaire Ze. We started at the Vivian Creek Trailhead, but soon left the trail to take a steep cross-country route to Dobbs Peak (10,469') and East Dobbs Peak (10,510'), so we actually did 11 peaks total. After East Dobbs Peak, we headed to San Gorgonio Mountain and then generally followed the San Bernadino Peak-San Gorgonio Mountain ridge to bag the rest of the peaks, ending with San Bernadino Peak. The descent was generally down Momyer Trail, but we went off-trail quite often to take cross-country shortcuts down the mountain. The cross-country shortcuts were actually really fun, but were a lot steeper than staying on the regular trail and resulted in a few slips and slides. Also, the upper part of Momyer Trail had quite a bit of buckthorn, so long pants are highly recommended. With all our shortcuts, the hike was about 21 miles with 8700 feet elevation gain. One unique thing about this SoCal hike is that such a large portion of the hike is above 10,000 feet elevation. Once you bag the first peak, you stay above 10,000 feet until after you bag the final peak and begin your descent. In our case, about 12 miles of the hike was above 10,000 feet. The extended hiking at high altitude can really make the hike tough.

Okay so this I actually not the correct spot to start the 9 peak challenge and the pin falls a…read morelittle short from where you are supposed to park. Now this trail start will lead you to the San Gorginio east peak or if you do not want to to head to the peak there are 2 beautiful creeks that will fork to the right when you head up 4 miles up the mountain. Now the best part about this hike is that you are able to camp out at the two creeks. My GF and I just camped down there last week and had one of the most relaxing fun time just hanging by the creek. The first creek name is Alger Creek and the second Dob Creek both are awesome to stay at. You will need to stop at the ranger station to check in and let them know how long you will be out there for. Now in the summer time the first 4 miles up the mountain are very brutal because of the heat. We started at 7:15am and the sun was already starting to heat up but by starting tht early the hike was very enjoyable especially cuz we were caring up all out gear. We made it to camp around 1030am and enjoyed how quiet and secluded it was at the campsite. This hike is definitely more for advance hikers in my opinion. I have seen a lot of people turn back due to the steep climb up but if you make it past the first 4 miles, the reward is definitely worth it. I recommend this trail for backpackers who want a quick get away from the city without having to travel to the Sequoias or Yosemite. Also you have to cross a very dried up creek from where you park to even get to the start of this trail head