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  1. 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.

    • Permits & Planning Your San Gorgonio Hike
    • Where Is The Start of The Hike?
    • Gear For The Hike
    • Hike Brief
    • San Gorgonio on Vivian Creek Hike Directions
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    Assuming the weather is on your side, you will need a permit to day hike or overnight to San Gorgonio. The good news is that it's easier than ever to get. Go to the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association's permit page and fill out the online form. There is a quota system in place to limit human impact on the wilderness. Once you get your permit, save ...

    This route up to San Gorgonio Mountain starts at the Vivian Creek Trailhead, just past the Falls Picnic area in Forest Falls, CA. Use this trailhead address: 41900 Falls Rd Forest Falls, CA 92339.

    This is a serious hike and you need to be well prepared with layers, water (3L), and food. The summit is in an alpine zone and is exposed. Check the summit weatherand be prepared for changing conditions, including potentially spending the night if something goes wrong. Trekking poles help on the way down, especially on the section just before Mill ...

    San Gorgonio has a mixed reputation among native peoples. The Serrano and Luiseño include it as part of their origin story, the Morongo believe it was the original home of the demon Tahquitz, and t...
    Early settlers called it "gray back," as was common for treeless mountains like this, and today it's sometimes referred to as "old gray back."
    But the name San Gorgonio dates to the 1850s when this area was part of a Mexican Land Grant. There's some dispute as to the origin, with some thinking it's tied to Saint Gorgonius of Nicomedia (ce...
    The longest recorded line of sight in the lower-48 United States is from Mt Whitney to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain, 190 miles away. Today, on a clear day, you can see from San Clemente Isla...

    What exactly is a Wilderness Area? Want to choose the name of an unnamed peak? You can if you have the right circumstances.

    Learn how to hike or backpack to the highest point in Southern California, San Gorgonio Mountain, via the Vivian Creek Trail. Find out about permits, parking, gear, maps, and tips for this challenging and scenic adventure.

  2. Explore the sub-alpine landscape of San Gorgonio Wilderness, a unique area with diverse wildlife and plants. Learn about permits, trails, regulations, safety and history of this wilderness area named after the highest peak in Southern California.

  3. Jan 22, 2004 · Learn about the highest mountain in Southern California, its trails, permits, conditions and history. Find photos, routes, comments and more on SummitPost.

    • 11499 ft / 3505 m
    • Mountain/Rock
    • 34.10060°N / 116.8278°W
  4. Explore 39 trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, a climax region of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. Enjoy views of Mt. San Gorgonio, the highest peak between the Sierra Nevada and the Mexican border, and other peaks, lakes, meadows, and forests.

    • California, United States
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  5. A challenging 17.9-mile out-and-back trail to the summit of San Gorgonio, the tallest mountain in Southern California. Learn about the permit, campsites, water sources, and views along the way.

  6. A challenging 19.2-mile out-and-back hike to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain in California. Learn about the permit, the road conditions, the views, and the reviews from other hikers.