San Bernardino National Forest Hiking Trails

San Bernardino National Forest hiking trails are among some of the best in the world. You have the highest mountains in Southern California, backcountry trails and camping, and the transition between the coast and desert. It’s not just all mountain hikes though, there’s a hiking trail for everyone here. You can even do a hike that includes a tram ride that gets you up in the mountains without all the work. Don’t forget to leave your parks pass on your dashboard when you do these hikes.

Name	Distance	Level	Location	Climb	Dogs
Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak Hike Guide	8	Moderate	Big Bear	1450	Y
Big Bear Aspen Grove Trail Hike	4.8	Moderate	Angelus Oaks	770	Y
Dry Lake (San Gorgonio) From The South Fork Trail	11.5	Hard	Angelus Oaks	2330	Y
Black Mountain Trail to the Fire Lookout (Idyllwild, CA)	8	Hard	Banning	2820	Y
Hike the Etiwanda Falls Trail	3.5	Moderate	Rancho Cucamonga	790	N
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail Hike	5.2	Easy	Idyllwild	740	Y
Hike San Bernardino East Peak From Forsee Creek Trail	18	Hard	Angelus Oaks	4600	Y
Tahquitz Peak via Devil’s Slide Trail Hike	8.5	Hard	Idyllwild	2350	Y
Deep Creek Hot Springs Hike	5.6	Moderate	Lake Arrowhead	1500	Y
Lake Arrowhead Pinnacles Trail Hike	4	Moderate	Hesperia	1000	Y
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Hike To Mt San Jacinto	11	Hard	Palm Springs	2620	N
Cactus to Clouds Hike	21	Very Hard	Palm Springs	10800	N
San Gorgonio Hike	18.5	Very Hard	Forest Falls	5470	Y
San Bernardino Peak Hike	16	Hard	Angelus Oaks	4670	Y
Hike Mount San Jacinto From Idyllwild	19.5	Hard	Idyllwild	5480	N