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California
8.2 mi
Distance
3,538 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside San Bernardino National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Vivian Creek
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Vivian Creek is a challenging mountain trail offering nearly 17 miles of sustained hiking with over 3,500 feet of elevation gain through the San Bernardino Mountains. This hard-difficulty route takes hikers through diverse terrain, ascending toward alpine elevations with rewarding views of the surrounding peaks and wilderness. The trail combines creek-side sections with exposed ridgeline hiking, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking a full-day adventure.
Big Falls
~1 min drive
Quick waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Big Falls.
Momyer Creek Non Wilderness
~3 min drive
Moderate 5.4-mile creek-side climb with 2,442 ft elevation gain.
Falls Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with waterfall views and steady elevation gain.
Lodgepole
~7 min drive
Easy forest walk through lodgepole pine country near Lodgepole.
South Fork
~8 min drive
Steep 5.4-mile alpine climb with 3,561 ft elevation gain.
Momyer Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain and scenic water features.
Ponderosa Vista Nature Trail
~10 min drive
Easy 1.4-mile woodland loop through ponderosa pines with minimal elevation gain.
Rio Monte
~10 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain near Rio Monte.
Little San Gorgonio
~6 min drive
Strenuous 12-mile alpine climb with 5,300 ft gain in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Whispering Pines
~10 min drive
Easy forest walk through pines with gentle elevation gain.
