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San Gorgonio Mountain, also known locally as Mount San Gorgonio, or Old Greyback, is the highest peak in Southern California and the Transverse Ranges at 11,503 feet (3,506 m). It is in the San Bernardino Mountains, 27 miles (43 km) east of the city of San Bernardino and 12 miles (19 km) north-northeast of San Gorgonio Pass.
18 miles - Very Hard Effort. 9-11 Hours (Total) 5,470 Total Feet of Climbing. Max Elevation of 11,503 feet. Leashed Dogs Allowed. 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.
The San Gorgonio Wilderness is the climax region of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. Located on the San Bernardino National Forest approximately 75 miles east of Los Angeles (click here for vicinity map), the Wilderness receives approximately 200,000 visitors per year.
The San Gorgonio Wilderness is a unique sub-alpine landscape surrounded by desert to the east. It resides within the Sand to Snow National Monument and has a total of 96,595 acres with elevations ranging from 4,400 ft. to 11,502 ft. at San Gorgonio Peak.
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).
This wilderness is part of the eastern slope of the San Bernardino Mountains with topography rapidly changing from low, rolling foothills and canyons to steep, rugged mountains. Elevations range from 2,300 to 5,500 feet.
Length 19.2 miElevation gain 3,687 ftRoute type Out & back. Discover this 19.2-mile out-and-back trail near Banning, California. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
