San Bernardino National Forest Hiking Trails

San Bernardino National Forest hiking trails are among 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 during these hikes.

Name	Distance	Level	Location	Climb	Dogs
Cactus to Clouds Hike	21	Very Hard	Palm Springs	10800	N
Hike Apache Peak (CA) on the Spilter Peak Trail	11	Hard	Mountain Center	2680	N
Momyer Creek Trail to Dobbs Cabin	12	Hard	Forest Falls	3150	Y
Middle Fork Trail (Lytle Creek)	12	Hard	Lytle Creek	3850	Y
Hike the Suicide Rock Trail (Idyllwild)	7	Moderate	Idyllwild-Pine Cove	1830	N
Hike the Boo Hoff Trail Loop	12.8	Hard	La Quinta	2560	N
Hike Wright Mountain From Inspiration Point	14	Hard	Lytle Creek	2600	Y
Palm Springs Tram Hike to San Jacinto Peak	11	Hard	Palm Springs	2620	N
Big Bear Wild Burro Territory Hike	12.5	Hard	Big Bear	2200	Y
Hike Grays Peak Trail (Big Bear)	7.2	Moderate	Fawnskin	1300	Y
South Fork Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain	19.5	Hard	Angelus Oaks	4700	Y
Fish Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain	20.5	Hard	Angelus Oaks	3700	Y
San Gorgonio Hike on the Vivian Creek Trail	18	Very Hard	Forest Falls	5470	Y
Hike Keller Peak on the Exploration Trail	12.5	Moderate	Big Bear	2200	Y
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Guide - Big Bear	12	Hard	Big Bear	3360	Y
Hike the Castle Rock Trail (Big Bear) + Bluff Lake	1.6	Moderate	Big Bear Lake	570	Y
Pineknot Trail to Grand View Point (Big Bear)	7.5	Moderate	Big Bear Lake	1200	Y
Whitewater Preserve Hike - Canyon View Loop Trail	4	Moderate	Whitewater	790	Y
Bump and Grind Trail Guide (Palm Desert)	4	Moderate	Rancho Mirage	1430	N
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	Forest Falls	4600	Y
Tahquitz Peak via Devil's Slide Trail Hike	8.5	Hard	Idyllwild	2350	Y
Deep Creek Hot Springs Hike	5.6	Moderate	Apple Valley	1500	Y
Lake Arrowhead Pinnacles Trail Hike	4	Moderate	Hesperia	1000	Y
San Bernardino Peak Hike	16	Hard	Forest Falls	4670	Y

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San Bernardino National Forest Hiking Tips

Learn how to hike in the mountains and check for snow on the trail before you go.
If you're driving up during snow, know that traffic can back up for hours and you may need chains on your tires, which is enforced by the police.
If you're camping, get a free campfire permit.
San Bernardino National Forest is home to the tallest peak in Southern California, San Gorgonio.

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