San Gabriel Peak
An out-n-back to one of the tallest peaks in the San Gabriel front range.
San Bernardino
San Bernardino Peak, together with its twin peak, San Gorgonio Mountain, just five miles away and 900 feet higher, anchors the western-most end of the San Bernardino Mountains. At 10,649 feet (3246 meters), San Bernardino Peak is quite a landmark.
There are two trail heads for approaching this mountain: This page will detail the trek from the main trail head in Angelus Oaks.
Wisdom Tree at Sunset
A quick, but steep evening hike up to a prominent urban peak with excellent westerly views.
Cucamonga Peak
A Southern California Classic at 8,862 feet (2,701 m)Cucamonga Peak is one of the highest peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains, and is located in San Bernardino County, California. It is within the Cucamonga Wilderness of the San Bernardino National Forest.
It is named after the 19th-century Mexican land grant, Rancho Cucamonga, that was below it.
San Gorgonio
San Gorgonio Mountain or “Old Greyback”, is the highest peak in Southern California at 11,503 feet (3,506 m)
It is not a particularly craggy mountain, and from a distance, it only appears to be an extremely high hill, earning it the name of greyback. Despite not being particularly striking in appearance during the summer, it is the only mountain in Southern California with a summit a significant distance above the tree line. As such its bright white winter snow cap, unobstructed by vegetation, makes the mountain noticeable from many miles away. The mountain hosts the longest recorded line of sight in the contiguous United States; it is plainly visible from the summit of Mount Whitney, 190 miles away.
There are four well trekked trail heads for approaching this mountain: South Fork, Fish Creek, Momyer, and Vivian Creek. This page will detail the trek from Vivian Creek trail head.
Cahuenga Peak at Sunset
Located on the mountain that holds the iconic Hollywood sign, Cahuenga Peak is the tallest peak on this urban mountain group. Accessed from the steep western side on Wonderview Drive.
Mt. Wilson Hike
A 12 mile round trip.
A steep, rugged trail.
This is an advanced hike / trot / run covering a 6,500 ft ascent from Sierra Madre to the top of one of the most visible mountain tops in Southern California.
Mt. Baden-Powell
At 9,407 feet (2,867 m) in elevation, Mount Baden-Powell is traditionally considered to be the 4th or 5th highest peak of the San Gabriel Range.
Mt. Baldy
Mount San Antonio is the third tallest peak in southern California. At an elevation of 3,066m (10,060′) this summit truly rewards the peak bagger with 360º panoramas and a well earned rest at the top of your world.
Moonrise Hike
Located on the mountain that holds the iconic Hollywood sign, Cahuenga Peak is the tallest peak on this urban mountain group.