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Hiking to San Bernardino Peak via Angelus Oaks

May 22, 2014 By Jeff Hester 78 Comments

San Bernardino Peak

  One of the best-kept secrets of Southern California is San Bernardino Mountain. Just five miles away from the highest peak in SoCal — San Gorgonio — San Bernardino tops out at a respectable 10,649 feet. Hiking from Angelus Oaks, this 16-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 4,600 vertical feet. It makes for a very long […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, 6-pack, dog-friendly, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, wilderness

San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek

July 6, 2010 By Jeff Hester 80 Comments

San Gorgonio

San Gorgonio is the tallest mountain in Southern California, and a rite of passage for serious hikers in the area. At 11,503′, “Old Grayback” provides an excellent high altitude training for those preparing to summit Mt. Whitney, and an easy drive from most of LA and Orange counties. There are several trails leading up to San […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, 6-pack, dog-friendly, mountain, peak, peakbagging, San Gorgonio, San Gorgonio Wilderness, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, vista, wilderness

Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain

June 30, 2010 By Jeff Hester 83 Comments

San Jacinto

The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth! – John Muir Who am I to argue with Muir? At 10,834′ San Jacinto Peak does indeed reward the determined hiker with wonderful views. You can see the inland empire, Palm Desert, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel […]

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Mt. San Antonio (Mt Baldy) Loop

June 14, 2010 By Jeff Hester 71 Comments

Mt Baldy - 10,064 FT

Every Southern Californian can point out the white topped Mt. Baldy — actually it’s real name is Mt. San Antonio. Baldy is a SoCal icon that stands out boldly as a snow-covered backdrop for much of the year. At 10,064 feet above sea level, the snow often sticks around well into June. The higher altitude and […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-pack, Backbone Trail, Baldy, Baldy Bowl Trail, Devil's Backbone, dog-friendly, hike, Mount Baldy, Mount San Antonio, mountain, Mt San Antonio, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, summit, The Devil's Backbone, The Trail, wilderness

Cucamonga Peak via Icehouse Canyon

June 6, 2010 By Jeff Hester 95 Comments

Cucamonga Peak

Cucamonga Peak offers amazing views over Southern California’s Inland Empire, east toward Apple Valley and beyond. This hike from Icehouse Canyon is a strenuous 11.6 mile out-and-back route with 4,300 feet of vertical gain and a top elevation of 8,859′. The north-facing slope holds snow much later in the season than other peaks. The first […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 10+ miles, 6-pack, peakbagging, San Gabriels, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

A Six-Pack of Peaks

May 26, 2010 By Jeff Hester 145 Comments

Big adventures require proper preparation. All the cool gear in the world won’t get you up the mountain if you neglect the two most important pieces of equipment: your brain and your body. Whether you are tackling a big peak like Mt. Whitney or a long trail like the John Muir Trail, you need to arm […]

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Mt. Wilson via Chantry Flats

May 24, 2010 By Jeff Hester 124 Comments

Standing prominently above Pasadena, Mount Wilson is a Southern California landmark. The 5,713 foot summit is home for an observatory responsible for the most detailed photos of Mars as well a vast array of antennae for local LA radio and television stations. While the summit is steeped in astronomical wonder and tremendous views of Los Angeles, the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, 6-pack, Angeles National Forest, dog-friendly, LA County, loop, Mt Wilson, National Forest, peak, peakbagging, San Gabriels, Six-Pack of Peaks, vista, waterfall, wilderness

About Jeff Hester

I created SoCal Hiker while preparing to thru-hike the John Muir Trail. My goal? Create guides for the best hiking trails throughout Southern California--and occasionally beyond. I personally hike each trail to create these guides, sharing practical advice on gear and outdoor skills. Read more...

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