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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.
The climb up to San Gorgonio is long, but so so worth it. It is a rite of passage for any Southern California hiker, and it is the perfect training hike for some of the higher peaks in the Sierra. A wonderful hike all around!
This trail is for experienced mountaineers looking to climb San Gorgonio as it requires ascending a snow-covered mountain chute and does not follow the South Fork summer trail hike the entire way to the summit of Mt San Gorgonio.
Ranked 7th among the most topographically prominent peaks in the contiguous 48 states of the US (8,294'). The most technical climbing is found on the North face and can best be approached via Dry Lake. Numerous campgrounds are located around the mountain both at trailheads and in the backcountry.
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 South Fork Trail is one of the more popular routes to the San Gorgonio Mountain summit, and for a good reason. You have to put some work in on the climb, but overall the gradients are steady and reasonable.
16 Δεκ 2018 · San Gorgonio Peak (also known as “Old Grayback”) is a beautiful and challenging out and back trail in the San Bernardino National Forest. This peak is the tallest in Southern California and offers incredible 360 degree views of the entire surrounding region.
