There are two trail heads for approaching this mountain: This page will detail the trek from the main trail head in Angelus Oaks.
San Bernardino Peak
(From Angelus Oaks)
Quick Details:
DIFFICULTY: Challenging to Advanced
DISTANCE: ~ 17 miles (28km)…RT
TIME: ~ 10 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: ~ 5,700’ (1,737m)
(Not recommended for beginner hikers)
A wilderness permit is no longer required for groups entering the San Gorgonio Wilderness area, but an Adventure Pass or an America the Beautiful Pass is required for parking.
Where to Meet Up
– Find us around the trail head at the San Bernardino Peak Trail trailhead
Trail parking area, is at the far end of a dirt Forest Service road 1N53 (pictured below)
– Facilities:
– Restrooms can be found in town (Angelus Oaks) but none at the trail head.
Parking:
– In Google Maps:
Look up:
San Bernardino Peak Trail 1W07
The address is: San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
You’ll need to display a National Forest Adventure Pass (or an America the Beautiful Pass) when parking
Parking fills up early on the weekends. If the parking/picnic area is full, You may have to look for parking back towards town.
Route Details
THE PLAN:
Plan for an all-day trek, with about 5,700’ of elevation gain, a spectacular forest hike 9 miles into the San Gorgonio wilderness.
The option to get San Bernardino East Peak adds another 1/2 mile and 300′ of elevation.
Ascent Route:
– San Bernardino Peak Trail (5883′) to the summit (10,649’)
Other peaks along the way:
– Gerhardt Peak (8,574′)
– Washington Monument (10,290′)
Optional additional Peak:
– San Bernardino East Peak (10,691′)
Planned Descent Route:
– Out and Back the way we came
Emergency Descent Routes:
– Forsee Creek Trail to HWY 38
– San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail to Falls Creek Trail to Forest Falls.
What to Bring
Gear List:
Footwear:
– Well broken in trail runners or lightweight hiking boots (Trail runners work well on this trail) –
(sneakers may ok for this trail if the weather is clear)
– Light-weight to Mid-weight socks … (be familiar with the brand/style)
– Gators are ‘optional’
– (NO BRAND NEW FOOTWEAR)
Sun Protection:
– Hat (cap or wide brim hat) – Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
– Chapstick or Carmex
– Buff / Bandanna
– Sunglasses
Wind Protection:
– Beanie
– Belaclava (optional)
– Gloves
– Wind shell
Pocket Calories
– Trail treats… Things that can fit in your pockets but won’t melt:
-Energy Gels
– Starburst
– Tic Tacs
– Whatever you bring on a race… bring that!
Clothing:
– Sports shirt (moisture wicking) … it will get sweaty
– Shorts or convertible hiking pants (summer)
– Base layer (capelene)
– Mid Layer
Be prepared for adverse weather. It can snow up here in the summertime!
Trekking Poles:
– Highly Recommended
Pack List:
Capacity/Size:
– 18 liters to 30 liters will be fine. (Larger packs for winter ascents)
Water:
– 1 to 3 liters
– There are 2 springs along the way:
– – Manzanita Spring (4 Miles in)
– – Limber Pines Spring (6 Miles in)
– A 32oz bottle of gatorade (full sugar) can take care of most your water and glucose needs for the first half of the ascent.
We will refill all the empty bottles at the spring and will carry the heaviest water load from there to the summit.
Food:
– Bring a snack like an apple or a granola bar
– Bring a small lunch item like a wrap or sandwich
– (food extras) like trail mix or cookies, something with high calories.
– Pack extra emergency glucose, like gels, glucose tabs, or candy that won’t melt in the heat.
Layers:
– Wind jacket
– Beanie
– Light gloves
– Mid-layer (anything with long sleeves will work, just nothing too bulky) – Extra pair of socks (light weight)
Expect it to be windy and chilly at the summit. We can add or subtract layers as needed.
Other Pack Essentials:
– Headlamp
– Batteries
– Knife
– Tylenol or Ibuprofen
– Antacid
– Camera
– TP
– Glucose meter + strips
– CGM backup
– Emergency insulin (in cooling pack like a frio) either pen or vial+syringe
At least 1 person in the party will carry:
– First Aid Kit (small)
– Blister Treatment
– Phone
– Charger+Cords
– GPS
– Map
– Emergency Blanket(s)
– Water Filter
– Emergency glucose
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Other Notes:
Parking requires a National Forest Adventure Pass.
$5 for a day pass (these can be picked up in Angelus Oaks)
$30 for an annual pass (these can be purchased on-line, in town, at REI, at Adventure 16, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and most sporting goods stores in southern California)
Subalpine Environments
can get cold and even snow in the summertime. Bring the right clothing to trek in these environments.
For more info or questions, email:
info@typeoneoutdoors.com
Other Stuff:
LNT:
We will be traveling in a protected national forest ecosystem, so we will practice Minimal Impact Principles.
Whatever we pack in, we will be packing out.
Feel free to bring an extra ZipLoc bag for litter.
Leave rocks, trees, wildlife undisturbed.
Just in Case:
At least 1 person in the party will carry:
– First Aid Kit
– Blister Treatment
– Phone
– Map
– Headlamps
– Emergency blanket
– Emergency glucose
For more info or questions: email:
info@typeoneoutdoors.com
